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FROM   THE  LIBRARY  OF 
REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON.  D.  D. 

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^  MAR  29  1934  ^' 


BOOK  OF  YESPmwBE.# 


AN  ORDER  OF  EVENIiNG  WORSHIP, 


WITH 


SELECT  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 


NEW    YORK: 
JAMES   MILLER,   522   BROADWAY. 

BOSTON:    WALKER,  WISE   &   CO. 

1862. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  tho  year  1862, 

By  JAMES   MILLER, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the  Southern 
District  of  New  York. 


Rennik,  Shea  &  Lindsay, 

stekeotypkrs  and  elkctrotypers, 

81,  S3  &  85  Centre-street, 

NEW  YORK. 


C.   A.   ALVORl), 

Printer. 

15  Vaiidewaterstreet,   N*?vv  Yoik 


PREFACE. 


In  response  to  many  calls,  the  Vesper  Service  as  arranged  in  our 
volume  of  "  Christian  Worship,"  is  here  separately  published,  for  the 
use  of  such  churches  as  may  desire  to  have  it  apart  from  the  other 
liturgical  services,  which  that  contains.  From  the  Preface  of  the 
original  work,*  we  reprint  the  following  paragraphs,  as  especially 
referring  to  the  contents  of  the  present  publication,  and  showing 
its  plan. 

"  We  have  here  given  an  extended  and  careful  order  of  service  for 
Vespers,  and  have  added  a  full  selection  from  the  Psalms  for  respon- 
sive reading,  and  of  Hymns  especially  adapted  to  this  service.  The 
idea  of  course  is  not  new,  for  Vespers  are  as  old  as  the  Christian 
Church,  if  not  older,  and  all  of  the  great  churches  of  Christendom, 
Rome  at  the  head,  have  their  Vesper  ritual.  Our  order  is  wholly 
Protestant,  and  in  fact  in  some  respects  more  bold  and  progressive 
than  any  other  of  our  services;  yet  it  retains  much  of  the  severe 
beauty  of  the  ancient  rule,  and  will  be  found  to  wake  echoes  between 
the  old  and  new  ages.  Our  esteemed  brother,  Rev.  Samuel  Longfel- 
low, formerly  of  Brooklyn,  has  been  the  pioneer  in  this  movement, 
and  we  can  recognize  his  labors  without  sacrificing  our  own  judgment. 
The  Service  here  given  will  be  found  to  afford  opportunity  for  the 
highest  art  of  music,  and  at  the  same  time  to  be  within  the  reach  of 
the  simplest  congregational  worship.  In  fact,  the  musical  portion  is 
so  full  and  varied  as  to  be  capable  of  being  sung  by  any  tolerable 
choir,  and  may  moreover  more  easily  dispense  with  a  choir,  and  be 
wholly  congregational,  than  the  usual  order.  The  responsive  psalms 
are  printed  in  a  new  way,  so  as  to  be  easily  used ;  and  this  is  the  first 
time,  within  our  knowledge,  that  they  have  been  so  arranged  as  to  be 
read  by  our  people  according  to  the  original  intention,  and  it  is  evident 

*  Christian  Worship.    Services  for  tlie  Church :  with  Order  of  Vespers,  and  Hymns. 


6  PREFACE. 

that  this  method  will  soon  be  universal.  These  psalms,  together  with 
the  hymns  for  congregational  singing,  contribute  towards  a  more  sym- 
pathetic and  edifying  worship  in  our  churches,  and  tend  to  do  away 
with  the  coldness  and  isolation  that  are  so  often  complained  of. 
Strange  it  is  that  principles  so  large  and  genial  as  ours  should  be  so 
commonly  set  forth  inadequately,  and  the  most  meagre  of  rituals 
should  attend  so  rich  a  faith. 

"  The  Vesper  Service  may  admit  of  the  accustomed  evening  or  after- 
noon sermon,  although  it  is  more  compatible  with  an  extemporaneous 
address  or  exposition.  We  believe  that  it  meets  a  decided  and  general 
want  in  our  churches,  and  attracts  and  impresses  many  who  do  not  care 
to  attend  an  evening  service  on  the  old  plan,  or  to  hear  two  regular 
sermons  with  much  the  same  accompaniments.  The  want  of  some- 
thing like  this  has  led  several  churches  to  discontinue  the  second  ser- 
vice. It  is  a  very  serious  and  devout  mode  of  worship,  and  only  by  a 
monstrous  perversion  can  it  be  made  the  occasion  of  musical  vanity 
and  operatic  artifice.  It  is  in  great  part  scriptural,  and  calls  for  con- 
stant and  devout  attention  from  the  audience.  Thus  far,  wherever 
held,  it  has  won  the  favor  of  all  classes  of  hearers,  and  is  ranked 
among  the  fixed  institutions  of  religion  with  us  as  with  the  ancient 
Church." 

We  need  not  say  much  to  illustrate  the  great  breadth  and  richness 
of  the  materials  which  the  Scriptures  furnish  for  this  Service,  and 
which  are  here  presented,  it  seems  to  us,  more  fully  than  in  previous 
manuals,  old  or  new.  The  associations,  for  example,  that  gather 
around  the  New  Testament  Hymns,  as  here  given,  are  most  quickening 
and  edifying.  The  Magnificat  brings  before  us  the  young  Hebrew 
maiden  who  was  to  bear  the  hope  of  the  world  and  be  the  type  of  all 
consecrated  womanhood.  The  N'unc  Dimittis  exhibits  old  age  as  the 
memento  of  the  past  and  the  precursor  of  the  future,  and  the  venerable 
Simeon  sings  to  us  the  swan  song  of  the  old  dispensation  and  the 
cradle  song  of  the  new.  The  Gloria  in  Excelsis  opens  to  us  the  angelic 
world,  and  summons  the  hosts  of  heaven  to  join  in  our  evening  prayer. 
The  Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man  himself  speaks  to  us  in  the  Yenite  ad 
me  and  the  Beatitudes^  and  gives  his  offer  of  rest  to  the  weary  laborer, 
and  his  benediction  to  all  the  blessed  children  of  God.  The  Te  Deum 
closes  the  list,  and  gives  voice  to  the  praise  of  the  whole  family  of  the 
faithful  on  earth  and  in  heaven.  Surely  these  images  and  words  well 
become  the  peaceful  hour  of  Sabbath  evening  worship,  and  unite  in 
themselves  and  the  wealth  of  music  that  so  many  ages  have  been  accu- 


PREFACE.  7 

miilating  about  them,  a  world  of  comfort,  instruction,  and  insjjiration. 
God  grant  that  such  affluence  may  not  be  in  vain,  and  our  churches 
may  enjoy  this  precious  heritage  as  never  before. 

We  only  add,  in  conclusion,  that  if  any  congregations  object  at  pres- 
ent  to  the  responsive  parts  of  this  Service,  the  objection  may  be  met 
by  the  Minister  reading  the  Introduction,  and  the  choir  singing  a 
Psalm  or  Anthem  in  place  of  the  responsive  Psalm. 

S.  O. 

New  Yokk,  March  21,  1862.  F.  A.  F. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICES. 


I.  Yoluiitary  on  the  Organ. 
II.  Introduction :  read  by  Minister  and  People  standing,  and 

followed  by  the  "  Gloria  Patri,"  said  or  chanted.* 
III.  Yesper  Hymn,  from  the  collection  at  the  end  of  the  book. 

Not  read.     People  sit. 
lY.  Prayer. 
Y.  Sacred  Melody.     Not  announced.     People  sit. 
YI.  Selected  Psalms,     Read  by  Minister  and  People  standing. 
Ending  with  the  Doxology,  '*  Now  unto  the  King  Eter- 
nal," &c.* 
YII.  Reading  from  Old  Testament. 
YIII.   Chanted  Psalm,  or  corresponding  Hymn,  as  in  pages  15  to 
21.     Other  Psalms  may  be  used  at  discretion.     Not 
announced.     People  stand. 
IX.  Reading  from  New  Testament. 

X.  Chanted  Hymn  from  New  Testament,  or  one  of  the  versi- 
fied Hymns,   as  in  pages   21  to  30:    1.   Magnificat; 
2.  Nunc  Dimittis;   3.  Gloi'ia  in  Excelsis;  4.  Venite 
ad  me;  5.  Beatitudes ;  6.  Te  Deum ;  or,  one  of  the 
corresponding  versified  Hymns.  Not  read.  People  stand. 
XI.  Exposition  or  Address. 
XII.  Silent  Prayer, — closed  by 
XIII.   Chanted  Prayer, — usually  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
XIY.  Congregational  Hymn.     Congregation  stand  and  sing. 
XY.  Benediction,  the  Amen  chanted. 

*  See  p.  7  of  the  Preface. 


VESPERS 


The  Minister  shall  read  one  or  more  of  these  Sentences  j 
and  then  say,  with  the  People  responsively,  the  words  of 
praise  that  follow:  "O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips,"  &c. 

FROM  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same,  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  pi-aised. 

Let  our  prayers  be  set  forth  in  his  sight  as  incense, 
and  the  lifting  up  of  our  hands,  as  an  evening  sacrifice. 

Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of 
grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to 
help  in  time  of  need. 

Behold !  God  is  my  salvation ;  I  will  trust  and 
not  be  afraid :  for  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength 
and  my  song ;  he  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  uj)on  him, 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

Oh,  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth :  let  them 
lead  me ;  let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and 
to  thy  tabernacles. 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world :  he  that  followeth 
me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the 
light  of  life. 

Peace  be  to  the  lu-ethren,  and  love  with  fiiith 
from  God  the  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you ;  not  as  the  world  giveth  give  I  unto  you. 

God  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out  of 

darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light 

1* 


10  VESPERS. 

of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time: 
easting  all  your  care  upon  him ;  for  he  careth  for  you. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon 
you,  and  learn  of  me,  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of 
heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

The  Peojple  standing^  the  Minister  shall  say : 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

A71S.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  tliy  praise. 

3Ii7}.  O  God,  haste  thee  to  save  us. 

All-?.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

Min.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  shown  upon  us ; 

An6\  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  tliee. 

Mtn.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

Then  shall  he  read^  in  the  order  of  the  month,  one  of  the 
following  Introductions  hy  the  Minister  and  People 
resj)onsively,  each  reading  a  line  /  or  hy  him  alone. 


INTEODUCTIONS. 

Jirst  Suniiag. 

"  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 

.   From  whence  cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord, 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved 

He  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 


VESPERS.  11 

Behold  !  he  tliat  keepeth  Israel 
Shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 
The  Lord  is  thy  keeper ; 
The  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 
The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day, 
Nor  tlie  moon  by  night. 
The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil : 
He  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and  thy 
coming  in. 

From  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

The  Introduction  will  he  followed  hy  the  Gloria  Patri^  thus : 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  Almighty  God,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Avien. 

Alleluia!      (The  Allelnia  to  he  added  especially 
on  joyous  occasions?) 

Seconb  Sunliag. 

LOKD,  I  cry  unto  thee  :  make  haste  unto  me ; 
Give  ear  unto  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense ; 

And  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening 
sacrifice. 

The   Lord   hath    granted  his  loving-kindness  in 
the  daytime ; 

And  in  the  nio^ht-season  w^ill  I  sinsf  of  him,  and 
make  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life, 

My  lips  shall  praise  thee ; 


12  VESPERS. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and 
fatness, 

And  with  joyful  lips  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  ; 

When  I  think  of  thee  upon  my  bed, 

And  meditate  upon  thee  in  the  night-watches. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 

®l)lrb  Sunbag. 

PEAISE  ye  the  Lord !     Praise,  O  ye  servants  of 
Jehovah, 
Praise  his  holy  name  ! 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  of 
the  same, 

Jehovah's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  his  angels ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  his  hosts ! 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 

Young  men  and  maidens ;  old  men  and  children 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  Jehovah ! 

For  his  name  alone  is  exalted  ; 

His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heavens. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 

Jourtl)  Sunbap. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 
O  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord. 

My  heart  and  m^^  flesh  cry  out  for  the  living  God. 


VESPERS.  13 

As  the  sparrow  findetli  an  house, 

And  the  swallow  a  nest  where  she  may  lay  her 
young, 

So  let  me  dwell  at  thine  altars, 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  the  men  Avhose  strength  is  in  thee  ; 

In  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Till  every  one  of  them  appeareth  in  Zion  hefore 
God. 

O  Lord  of  hosts. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 


THY  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet. 
And  a  light  unto  my  path. 
My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word, 
For  all  thy  commandments  are  righteousness 
Let  thine  hand  help  me ; 
For  I  have  chosen  thy  precepts. 
I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  Lord  * 
And  thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ; 
And  let  thy  judgments  help  me. 
I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep ;  seek  thy 
servant ! 

For  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

{Gloria  Patri^ 


14  VESPERS. 

VESPER  HYMN, 

From  the  end  of  the  hooh.     Not  announced. 
PRAYEK. 

VOLUNTARY  BY  THE  CHOIR. 

This  should  he  a  Sacred  Song^  icith  devoid  and  audible 
words  ;  and  the  Air  free  and  expressive. 

RESPONSIVE  READING  OF  PSALMS. 

The  Psahn  selected  shoidd  he  distinctly  named  hy  the 
Minister^  and  read  hy  Minister  and  People^  according 
to  the  2yoiTallelisms  as  printed;  all  standing  uj).  The 
reading  will  end  with  this  Doxology : 

Minister,  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal, 
invisible,  the  only  wise  God ; 

Answer.  Be  honor  and  glory,  thi'ough  Jesus 
Christ,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

The  same  Doxology  may  he  used  after  each  Vesper  Psalm^ 
unless  the  Gloria  Patri  is  suhstituted. 

FIRST  READING  FROM  SCRIPTURE.— OLD 
TESTAMENT. 

At  the  close  the  Minister  will  say:  "Here  endeth  this 
Reading  of  the  Old  Testament ;"  and  the  Vesper  Psalm 
will  he  said  or  sung  in  the  order  of  the  Months  or  the 
corresponding  Hymn.  Psalms  110,  111,  112,  113,  114, 
115,  and  11 Y  have  a  devotional  and  musical  interest  as 
heing  the  regular  Vesper  chants  for  ages.  These  or  any 
others  viay  he  selected. 


VESPERS.  1 5 


VESPER  PSALMS. 

IN     THE     OFwDER     OE     THE     MONTH. 

Jirst  Sunba^. 

Cantate  Domino. — Psalm  xcviii. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for  lie  bath 
done  marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm, 
bath  he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation ;  bis  righteous- 
ness bath  be  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  bis  mercy  and  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  w^orld 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye 
lands ;  sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ;  sing  to  the  harp 
with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  your- 
selves joyful  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is ; 
the  round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  bands,  and  let  the  bills 
be  joyful  together  before  the  Lord ;  for  be  cometb 
to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  lie  judge  the  world,  and 
the  people  with  equity. 


16  VESPERS. 


L 


Or  this  Hymn: 

PRAISE.  8s. 

AUDED  he  thy  name  forever, 


Thou  of  life  the  Guard  and  Giver ! 
Thou  who  sliimberest  not,  nor  sleepeyt, 
Blest  are  they  thou  kindly  keepest ; 
God  of  stillness  and  of  motion, 
Of  the  rainbow  and  the  ocean. 
Of  the  mountain,  rock,  and  river. 
Blessed  he  thy  name  forever. 

God  of  evening's  yellow  ray ; 
God  of  yonder  dawning  day. 
That  rises  from  the  distant  sea. 
Like  breathings  from  eternity  ; 
Thine  the  flaming  sphere  of  light. 
Thine  the  darkness  of  the  night ; 
God  of  life,  that  fade  shall  never. 
Glory  to  thy  name  forever ! 

Scconb  Sttubag. 

Bonuin  est  confiten.—  Y^'Ava.  xcii. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most 
Highest ; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morn 
ing,  and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
lute ;  upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  gkd  through  thy 
works ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the 
operations  of  thy  hands. 


VESPERS.  IT 

Or  this  Hymn  : 
COME,  HOLY  SPIRIT.  8s  &  7s. 

HOLY  Spirit,  source  of  gladness, 
Shine  amid  the  clonds  of  night; 
O'er  our  weariness  and  sadness 

Breathe  thy  life  and  shed  thy  light ! 
Send  us  thine  illumination. 

Banish  all  our  fears  at  length, 
Kest  upon  this  congregation. 
Spirit  of  unfailing  strength. 

Let  that  love  which  knows  no  measure, 

Now  in  quickening  showers  descend. 
Bringing  us  the  richest  treasure, 

Man  can  wish  or  God  can  send ; 
Hear  our  earnest  supplication, 

Every  struggling  heart  release. 
Rest  upon  this  congregation. 

Spirit  of  eternal  peace  ! 

Dens  misereatur. — Psalm  Ixvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show 
us  the  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merci- 
ful unto  us ; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad ;  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 


18  VESPERS. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase; 
and  God,  even  our  oAvn  God,  shall  give  us  his 
blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  fear  him. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

PPwAISE.  8s  &  7s. 

iR  AISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 
Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature. 
Join  the  universal  song. 

Father,  Source  of  all  compassion. 
Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine : 

Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ! 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him. 

Till  in  heaven  our  songs  we  raise ; 

There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Jourtl)  6itnlra2. 

Benedic^  anivia  mea. — Psalm  ciii. 

iPAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 


VESPERS.  19 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  mid  forget  not  all  his 
benefits : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine 
infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crown- 
eth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  sti'ength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

O  2:)raise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  servants 
of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in 
all  places  of  his  dominion :  praise  thou  the  Lord, 
O  my  soul. 

Or  this  Jlynm : 

PRAYER  m  AFFLICTION  8s  &  7s. 

LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and  by  thy  love's  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  ; 
The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  I'ise, 

Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  eyesight  on  our  eyes. 

Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  poor,  benighted  heart: 
Come,  and  manifest  the  fiivor 

Promised  to  thy  ransomed  race ; 
Come,  thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour, 

Come,  and  bring  thy  gospel  grace. 


20  VESPERS. 


ififtl)  Sunbag. 

Dominus  regit  me. — Psalm  xxiii. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  therefore  can  I  lack 
nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead  me 
forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in 
the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art 
with  me  ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against 
them  that  trouble  me ;  thou  hast  anoiuted  my  head 
with  oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
GOD  OUR  SHEPHERD.  lis. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know: 
I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe  folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow ; 
Kestores    me    when    wandering,    redeems    when 
oppressed. 

Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though  I 
stray. 

Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  thee,  thy  staff  be  my  stay, 

No  harm  can  befall  with  inv  Comforter  near. 


VESPERS.  21 

In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er ; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head; 

O  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 
Still  follow  my  steps,  till  I  meet  thee  above ; 

I  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn,  thy  kingdom 
of  love. 


SECOND  READING.— NEW  TESTAMENT. 

After  this  reading^  at  the  close  ofiuhich  the  Minister  shall 
say^ ''  Here  endeth  this  Reading  of  the  New  Testament," 
one  of  the  following  Hymns  from  the  New  Testament 
shall  he  sung^  or  else  the  Te  Dexim : 

I. 

Magnificat. — St.  Luke  i. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord,  and  my  spirit 
hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  he  hath  regarded  the  lowliness  of  his  hand- 
maiden :  for,  behold !  from  henceforth  all  genera- 
tions shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  magnified  me;  and 
Holy  is  his  name. 

And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him  through- 
out all  generations. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  his  arm;  he  hath 
scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their 
hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  tlie  mighty  from  their  seats, 
and  hath  exalted  the  Inimhle  and  the  meek. 


22  VESPERS. 

He  hatli  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things ;  and 
the  i-ich  he  hath  sent  empty  away. 

Eemembering  his  mercy,  he  hath  holpen  his  ser- 
vant Israel, 

As  he  promised  to  our  forefathers,  Abraham,  and 
his  seed  for  ever. 

Or  this  Hy  17171: 

MAGNIFICAT.     ANCIENT  VERSION.  C.  M. 

MY  soul  and  spirit,  filled  with  joy, 
My  God  and  Saviour  praise. 
Whose  goodness  did  from  poor  estate 
His  humble  handmaid  raise. 

Me  blessed  of  God,  the  God  of  power, 

All  ages  shall  confess ; 
Whose  Name  is  holy,  and  whose  love 

His  saints  shall  ever  bless. 

The  proud  and  all  their  vain  designs 

He  quickly  did  confound ; 
He  cast  the  mighty  from  theii-  seat. 

The  meek  and  humble  crowned. 

The  hungry  with  good  things  were  filled, 
The  rich  with  hunger  pined ; 

He  sent  his  servant  Israel  help, 
And  called  his  love  to  mind ; 

Which  to  our  fathers  heretofore 

His  promise  did  insure. 
To  Abra'm  and  his  chosen  seed 

For  ever  to  endure. 


VESPERS.  23 

II. 

Nunc  dimittis. — St.  Luke  ii. 

LOED,  novy  lettest  thou  thy  servant  depart  in 
peace,  according  to  thy  word : 
Foi*  mine  eyes  have  seen  thy  salvation, 
Which  thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all 
people ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the  glory  of 
thy  people  Israel. 

Or  this  Hym/n  : 
THE  BETTER  LAND.  7s  &  6s. 

BRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion, 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care  ; 
The  Life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  Life  is  there. 
O  happy  retribution. 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ! 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  Blest! 

Thei*e  God,  my  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  Grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever. 

And  worship  face  to  face. 
Jerusalem  the  glorious ! 

The  glory  of  the  elect, 
O  dear  and  future  vision 

That  eager  hearts  expect. 

Jei-usalem  the  only. 

That  look'st  from  Heaven  below. 


24  VESPERS. 

In  thee  is  all  my  gloiy, 

In  me  is  all  my  woe: 
O  Land  that  seest  no  sorrow ; 

O  State  that  fear'st  no  strife ! 
O  princely  bowers  !  O  Land  of  flowers  ! 

O  realm  and  home  of  life  ! 


III. 

Gloria  in  excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to   God  in   the   highest,  on   earth, 
peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

Or  this: 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we 
bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 
O  God,  through  thy  only-begotten  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  up- 
on us.  Through  him  that  taketh  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Through  him  that 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Through  him  that  sitteth  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us.  For 
thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  thou 
only,  in  Christ,  by  thy  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high 
in  thy  glory,  O  God  our  Father.     Amen. 

Or  thU: 


VESPERS.  25 

OUR  SAVIOUR'S   BIRTH.  CM. 

CALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Wher^  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains ! 

Celestial  choirs,  from  conrts  above, 

Shed  sacred  glories  there ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 

Make  music  on  the  air. 

The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply ; 
And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  heights, 

The  day-spring  from  on  high. 

O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm. 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 

Her  silent  groves  of  j^alm. 

"  Glory  to  God  !"  the  sounding  skies 
Loud  with  their  anthems  sing — 

'^  Peace  on  the  earth — good  will  to  men. 
From  heaven's  Eternal  King." 

LY. 

Yenite  ad  me, — St.  Matt.  xi.  28. 

COME  unto  me  all  ye  that  labor,  and  are  heavy 
laden ;  and  I  will  give  you  rest. 
Take  my  yoke  upon  you ;  and  learn  of  me. 
For  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of  heart :  and  ye  shall 
find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

For  ray  yoke  is  easy ;  and  my  burden  light. 
2 


26  VESPERS. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you:  not  as  tLe  world  givetb,  give  I  unto  you. 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

INVITATIONS  OF  JESUS.  7s. 

COME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come  and  make  my  paths  your  choice : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  ! 

Thou,  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn. 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste  ! 

Ye,  who,  tossed  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain ; 
Ye,  whose  swoln  and  slee23less  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise ; 

Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn. 
In  remorse  for  guilt  who  mourn. 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care : 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear? 

Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure. 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 


VESPERS.  27 

Y. 

Beatitudes. 

BLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is 
the  kino:dom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn ;  for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek;  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  the}^  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart:  for  they  shall  see 
God. 

Blessed  are  the  peace-makers ;  for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  are  pei'secuted  f  )r  right- 
eousness' sake :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
COME,  YE  DISCONSOLATE.  P.  M. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish ; 
Come,  at  the  shrine  of  God  fervently  kneel ; 
Here   bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope,  when  all  others  die,  fadeless  and  pure. 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  God's  name  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 


28  VESPERS. 

Here  see  tlie  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  living  and  pure ; 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;  come,  ever  knowing, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

YI. 

Te  Deum  laudamus, 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God  !  Ave  acknowledge  thee 
to  be  the  Lord. 
All  the  earth  doth  worshij)  thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud,  the  heavens  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim  continually  do 

cry, 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  hosts ! 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy 
glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles,  praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets,  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs,  praise  thee. 

The  holy  church,  throughout  all  the  world,  doth 
acknowledge  thee, 

Th.e  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty; 

Thy  holy,  true,  and  only  Son; 

Also,  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O  God ! 

And  Jesus  Christ  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

When  thou  gavest  him  to  deliver  man,  it  pleased 
thee  that  he  should  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  he  had  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, 
he  opened  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 


VESPERS.  29 

He  sittetli  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  he  shall  come  to  be  our  judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  with  his  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints,  in 
glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name,  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us;  have  mercy  uj^on  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is 
in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  we  trusted ;  let  us  never  be 
confounded. 

Or  this  Hymn  : 

TE  DEUM.  C.  M. 

OGOD,  w^e  praise  thee,  and  confess 
That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art. 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ; 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 

Continually  do  cry ; 

O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 

Of  thy  majestic  sway. 


30  VESPERS. 

The  apostles'  glorious  company, 
And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 

With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord,  confesses  thee. 
That  thou  eternal  Father  art 

Of  boundless  majesty. 

THE  EXPOSITION   OU  ADDRESS. 

This  portioji  of  the  Service  should  refer  to  the  Scriptures 
that  have  heen  read^  and  is  designed  to  occupy  about 
fifteen  minutes.  At  the  close^  the  Miiiister  will  say. 
"  Let  US  pray ;"  and  the  Silent  Prayer  shall  continue  a 
mimde  or  two.,  after  which^  without  announcement,  shall 
follow  the  Lord''s  Prayer,  or  some  other  prayer  said  oi 
chanted. 

THE  LORD'S   PRAYER: 

To  he  said  or  sung. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 

Thy  .kingdom  come. 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ; 

And  lead  us  not  into  temjDtation, 

But  deliver  us  from  evil : 

For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory, 

For  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


VESPERS.  31 


CONGREGATIONAL  HYMN. 

This  shall  he  named  hj  the  If  mister,  y)ith  the  Air,  tcithoid 
being  read i  and  it  should  he,  both  in  words  and  music, 
suited  to  Congregational  singing. 


BENEDICTIONS. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
be  with  us  all.     Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understand- 
ing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds,  through  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from 
the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of 
the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting 
covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work,  to 
do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well- 
pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ ;  to 
whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Grace  be  with  you,  mercy  and  peace  from  God 
the  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the 
Son  of  the  Father,  in  truth  and  love.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you 
all.     Amen. 


PSALMS 


The  Minister  will  read  the  lines  heginning  at  the  left^  and 
the  Peojyle  will  read  the  others  in  response. 


At  the  close  of  each  Heading  of  the  Psalms,  shall  he  re- 
peated the  following  Doxology : 

NOW  imto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God, 
Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


PSALM  T 

Blessed  is  the  man 

That  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly, 
Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners. 

Nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 
But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord ; 

And  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 
And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water, 

That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season ; 
His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ; 

And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

2* 


34  PSALMS. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so : 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth 
away. 
Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, 

Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  right- 
eous. 
For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
But  the  ways  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 


PSALM  IV. 

Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness : 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress ; 
Have  mercy  upon  me,  and  liear  my  prayer. 
O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory 
into  shame  ? 

How  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  after 
falsehood  ? 
But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  himself: 

The  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto  him. 
Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not : 

Commune  with  your  own  heart  upon  your  bed, 
and  be  still. 
Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness. 

And  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 
There  be   many  that  say,   Who  will  show  us  any 
good  ? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance 
upon  us. 
Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart, 


PSALMS.  35 

More  than  theirs  when  that  their  corn  and  their 
wine  increased. 
I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep : 

For  thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


PSALM  V. 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord ; 

Consider  my  meditation. 
Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and 
my  God : 

For  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 
My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord ; 
In  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto 
thee,  and  will  look  up. 
For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness: 

Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 
The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight : 
Thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 
Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  falsehood : 

The  Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful 
man. 
But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy : 

And  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  thy 
holy  temple. 
Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness  because  of 
mine  enemies ; 

Make  thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 
Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice: 
Let  them  ever  shout  for  joy. 


36  PSALMS. 

Because  thou  defendest  tliem: 

Let  them  also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in 
thee. 
For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; 

With  favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a 
shield. 

PSALM  VIII. 

O  LoED  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth ! 

Who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 
Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength, 

That  thou  mightest  still  the    enemy  and  the 
avenger. 
When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  fingers, 
The  moon  and  the   stars,  which  thou  hast  or- 
dained ; 
What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 

And  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 
For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  ano:els. 
And  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 
Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands ; 

Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet : 
All  sheep  and  oxen, 

Yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field ; 
The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea ; 

And  whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of 
the  seas. 
O  Loi'd  our  Governor. 

How  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 


PSALMS.  37 


PSALM  XV. 


LoED,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? 

Who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 
He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, 

And  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 
He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbor, 

Nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor. 
In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned ; 
But  he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth 
not. 
He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury. 
Nor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be  moved. 

PSALM  XVL 

Peeserve  me,  O  God : 

For  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 
O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  Lord : 

My  goodness  is  nothing  without  thee ; 
But  in  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth. 

And  in  the  excellent,  in  them  is  all  my  delight. 
Their  sori'ows  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten  after 

another  god : 
Their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer. 

Nor  take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 
The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of 
my  cup : 


38  PSALMS. 

Thou  maintainest  my  lot. 
The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places ; 

Yea,  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 
I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel : 

My  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 
I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me : 

Because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be 
moved. 
Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  gloiy  rejoiceth  ; 

My  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 
For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ; 

Neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see 
corruption. 
Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life : 
Li  thy  presence  is  fulness  of  joy ; 

At  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  ever- 
more. 


PSALM  XVIIL 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength. 

The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
deliverer ; 
My  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 

My  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and 
my  high  tower. 
I  will   call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to   be 
praised : 

So  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 
The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me. 

And  the  floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 
The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about : 


PSALMS.  39 

The  snares  of  death  prevented  me. 
In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord, 

And  cried  unto  my  God : 
He  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple, 

And  my  cry  came  before  liim,  even  into  his 
ears. 
Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ; 
The  foundations  also  of  the  hills  moved 

And  were  shaken,  because  he  was  wroth. 
There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils, 
And  fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured : 

Coals  were  kindled  by  it. 
He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down : 

And  darkness  was  under  his  fefet. 
And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly; 

Yea,  he  did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 
He  made  darkness  his  secret  place ; 
His  pavilion  round  about  him 

Were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 
With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  tliyself  merciful ; 

With  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  show  thyself 
upright ; 
With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure ; 

And  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  show  thyself 
fro  ward. 
For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people ; 

But  wilt  bring  down  high  looks. 
For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle : 

The  Lord  my  God  will  enlighten  my  darkness. 
For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop : 

And  by  my  God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 
As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect : 
The  word  of  the  Lord  is  tried : 


40  PSALMS. 

He  is  a  buckler  to  all  tliose  that  trust  in  him. 
For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  is  a  rock  save  our  God  ? 
It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength, 

And  maketh  my  way  perfect. 
Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salvation : 
And  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up, 

And  thy  gentleness  hath  made  me  great. 
Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me, 

That  my  feet  did  not  slip. 
The  Lord  liveth ;  and  blessed  be  my  rock ; 

And  let  the  God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 
It  is  God  that  avengeth  me. 

And  subdueth  the  people  under  me. 
He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies : 
Yea,  thou  liftest  me  up  above  those  that  rise  up 
against  me : 

Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 
Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  heathen. 

And  sing  praises  unto  thy  name. 


PSALM  XIX. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; 

And  the  firmament  showeth  his  handywork. 
Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech, 

And  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language. 

And  their  voice  is  not  heard. 
Their  sound  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 

And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 


PSALMS.  41 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun. 
Which. is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber, 

And  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 
His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven, 
And  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it: 

And  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  lieat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul : 

The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise 

the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  I'ight,  rejoicing  the 

heart : 

The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlight- 
ening the  eyes. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  forever: 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  right- 
eous altogether : 
More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold : 

Sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 
Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned: 

And  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 
Who  can  undei'stand  his  errors  ? 

Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  fiiults. 
Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins ; 
Let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then  shall  I 
be  upright. 

And  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression. 
Let  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

And  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
Be  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 


42  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XXII 

My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from 
the  words  of  my  complaining? 

0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou  hearest 
not ; 

And  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 
But  thou  art  holy, 

O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises  of  Israel. 
Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee : 

They  trusted,  and  thou  didst  deliver  them. 
They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered: 

They  trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 
But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ; 

A  reproach  of  men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 
All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn ; 

They  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
saying. 
He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him : 

Let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 
The  assembly  of  the  wicked  have  inclosed  me : 

They  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

1  may  tell  all  my  bones : 

They  look  and  stare  upon  me. 
They  part  my  garments  among  them. 

And  cast  lots  upon  my  vesture. 
But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord : 

O  my  strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 
Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword  ; 

My  blood  from  the  power  of  the  dog. 
Save  me  from  the  lion^s  mouth : 


PSALMS,  43 

For  thoii  hast  heard  me  from  the  horns  of  the 
unicorns. 
I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  ray  brethren : 

In  the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise 
thee. 
Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him ; 
All  ye  the  seed  of  Jacob,  glorify  him ; 

And  fear  him,  all  ye  the  seed  of  Israel. 
For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 

of  the  afflicted ; 
Neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him ; 

But  when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 
My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation: 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 
The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied : 
They  shall  praise  the  Lord  that  seek  him : 

Your  heart  shall  live  forever. 
All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord : 

And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  wor- 
ship before  thee. 
For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's : 

And  he  is  the  governor  among  the  nations. 
A  seed  shall  serve  him ; 

It  shall  be  accounted  to  the  Lord  for  a  crenera- 
tion. 
They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  I'ighteousness 
Unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born  that  he  hath 
done  this. 


44:  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XXIII. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ; 

I  shall  not  want. 
He  maketh  rae  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures: 

He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  watei's. 
He  restoreth  my  soul, 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for 
his  name's  sake. 
Yea,   though    I  walk    through    the    valley   of  the 

shadow  of  death, 
I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me ; 

Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 
Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies : 

Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  run- 
neth over. 
Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life : 

And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for 
ever. 

PSALM  XXIV. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 

The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas. 

And  established  it  upon  the  floods. 
Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place? 
He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  j)ure  heart ; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity, 
nor  sworn  deceitfully. 


PSALMS.  45 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord, 

And    righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  sal- 
vation. 
This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him, 

That  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 
And  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doors; 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 
Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 
The  Lord  strong  and  mighty. 

The  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 
Even  lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors : 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 
Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 
The  Lord  of  hosts, 

He  is  the  King  of  glory.     ^ 

PSALM  XXV. 

Unto  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

O  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee :  let  me  not  be  ashamed, 

Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 
Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed :  ' 

Let  them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without 
cause. 
Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord  ; 

Teach  me  thy  paths. 
Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me : 
For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation ; 

On  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 
Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender    mercies  and  thy 
loving-kindnesses ; 


4:6  PSALMS. 

For  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 
Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions : 
According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me, 

For  thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 
Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord : 

Therefore  will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 
The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment : 

And  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 
All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 

Unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testi- 
monies. 
For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord, 

Pardon  mine  iniquity ;  for  it  is  great. 
What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ? 

Him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall 
choose. 
His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ; 

And  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him ; 

And  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 
Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord ; 

For  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 
Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 

For  I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 
The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged : 

O  bring  thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 
Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain ; 

And  forgive  all  my  sins. 
Consider  mine  enemies ;  for  they  are  many ; 

And  they  hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 
O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me : 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed ;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee 


PSALMS.  4.1 

Let  integi'ity  and  uprightness  preserve  me ; 

For  I  wait  on  thee. 
Redeem  Israel,  O  God, 

Out  of  all  his  troubles. 


PSALM  XXVII. 

The  Lord  is  my  light   and  my  salvation ;    whom 
shall  I  fear  ? 

The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 
Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me, 

My  heart  shall  not  fear : 
Though  war  should  rise  against  me, 

In  this  will  I  be  confident. 
One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
seek  after ; 

That  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life. 
To  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord, 
And  to  inquire  in  his  temple. 
For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 

pavilion : 
In  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me ; 

He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 
Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 

I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the 
Lord. 
Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice : 

Have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 
When  thou  saidst,  seek  ye  my  face ; 


48  PSALMS. 

My  heart  said  unto  thee,  Thy  foee,  Lord,  will 
I  seek. 
Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ; 

Pat  not  thy  sei-vant  away  in  anger ; 
Thou  hast  been  my  help ; 

Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of 
my  salvation. 
When  my  fixther  and  my  mother  forsake  me. 

Then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 
I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord 

In  the  land  of  the  living. 
"Wait  on  the  Lord : 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  thine 
heart : 

Wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXIX. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty, 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name; 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters : 
The  God  of  glory  thundereth : 

The  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ; 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars ; 

Yes,  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 
He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf; 

Lebanon  and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 


PSALMS. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness ; 

The  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 
The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood ; 

Yea,  the  Lord  sitteth  King  for  ever. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people ; 

The  Lord  will  bless  his  peoi3le  with  2:>eace. 


PSALM  XXX. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  O  Lord ;  for  thou  hast  lifted 
me  up, 

And  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 
O  Lord  my  God, 

I  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast  healed  me. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave : 

Thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go 
down  to  the  pit : 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his, 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 
For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment ;  in  his  favor 
is  life: 

Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh 
in  the  mornin^:. 
And  in  my  prosperity  I  said, 
I  shall  never  be  moved. 
Lord,  by  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong : 

Thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  troubled. 

1  cried  to  thee,  O  Lord  ; 

And  unto  the  Lord  I  made  supplication. 


50  PSALMS. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down 
to  the  pit  ? 

Shall  the  dust  praise  thee  ?  shall  it  declare  thy 
truth  ? 
Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me : 

Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 
Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing : 
Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me 
with  gladness ; 
To  the  end  that  I  may  sing  praise  to  thee,  and  not 
be  silent. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee 
for  ever. 

PSALM  XXXI. 

In  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ; 
Let  me  never  be  ashamed : 

Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 
Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me ;  deliver  me  speedily : 
Be  thou  my  strong  rock. 

For  an  house  of  defence  to  save  me. 
For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress ; 

Therefore  for  thy  name's  sake  lead  me,  and 
guide  me. 
Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily 
for  me : 

For  thou  art  my  strength. 
Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit : 

Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth. 
I  have  hated  them  that  regard  lying  vanities : 

But  I  trust  in  the  Lord. 
I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy : 


PSALMS.  •  51 

For  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble ; 

Thou  hast  known  my  soul  in  advei-sities  ; 
Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee ; 

Which  thou  hast  wrous^ht  for  them  that  trust 
in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men ! 
Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence 
fi'om  the  pride  of  man  : 

Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion 
from  the  strife  of  tongues. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord : 

For  he  hath  showed  me  his.  marvellous  kind- 
ness in  a  strong  city. 
For  I  said  in  my  haste, 

I  am  cut  off  from  before  thine  eyes : 
Nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  suppli- 
cations 

When  I  cried  unto  thee. 
O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints: 
For  the  Lord  preserveth  the  faithful, 

And  plentifully  rewardeth  the  proud-doer. 
Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart, 

All  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 


PSALM  XXXIIL 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous : 

For  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp : 

Sing  unto  him  with  the  psaltery  and  an  instru- 
ment of  ten  strinofs. 


52  PSALMS. 

Sing  unto  him  a  new  song: 

Play  skilfully  with  a  loud  noise. 
For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ; 

And  all  his  works  are  done  in  truth. 
He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment. 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 
By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 
And  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his 
mouth. 
He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap : 
He  layeth  up.  the  depth  in  storehouses. 
T^et  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord : 

Let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in 
awe  of  him. 
For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ; 

He  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 
The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
naught : 

He  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 
The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever. 

The  thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 
Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord ; 

And  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his 
own  inheritance. 
The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ; 

He  beholdetli  all  the  sons  of  men. 
From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh 

Upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 
He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike ; 

He  considereth  all  their  works. 
There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  an  host : 


PSALMS.  53 

A    mighty    man    is    not    delivered    l)y    much 
strength. 
An  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety: 

Neither   shall    he    deliver    any    by    his    great 
streno:th. 
Behold  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him, 

Upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy ; 
To  deliver  their  soul  from  death, 

And  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 
Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  : 

He  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 
For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him. 

Because  we  have  trnsted  in  his  holy  name. 
Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us, 

Accoi'ding  as  we  hope  in  thee. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times : 

His  praise  shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Loi'd : 

The  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

And  let  us  exalt  his  name  too:ether. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me. 

And  delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 
They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened : 

And  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 
This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him. 

And  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  aboat  them 
that  fear  him. 


54  PSALMS. 

And  deliveretli  them. 
O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good : 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 
O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints : 

For  there  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  him. 
The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger : 

But  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any 
good  thing. 
Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me : 

I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life. 

And  loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 
Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 

And  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 
Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; 

Seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 
The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous, 

And  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 
The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 

To  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the 
earth. 
The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth, 

And  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ; 

And  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 
Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous : 

But  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 
He  keepeth  all  his  bones : 

Not  one  of  them  is  broken. 
Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked : 

And  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  des- 
olate. 


PSALMS.  55 

The  Lord  redeemetli  the  soul  of  his  servants : 

And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be 
desolate. 

PSALM  XXXVI. 

The  transgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within   my 
heart, 

That  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 
For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  eyes, 

Until  his  iniquity  be  found  to  be  hateful. 
The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and  deceit: 

He  hath  left  off  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good. 
He  deviseth  mischief  upon  his  bed  : 
He  setteth  himself  in  a  way  that  is  not  good  ; 

He  abhorreth  not  evil. 
Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; 

And  thy  faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 
Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains ; 

Thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep : 
O  Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast. 
How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God  ! 

Therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust 
under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  thy  house : 

And  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river 
of  thy  pleasures. 
For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : 

In  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 
O  continue  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them  that  know 
thee ; 

And  thy  righteousness  to  the  upi'ight  in  heart. 


56  PSALMS. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me ; 

And  let  not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 
There  are  the  woikers  of  iniquity  f^illen : 

Thev  are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  rise. 

PSALM  XXXVIL 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil-doers, 

Neither  be  thou  envious  against  the  workers  of 
iniquity. 
For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 

And  wither  as  the  green  herb. 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ; 

So  sbalt  thou  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou 
shalt  be  fed. 
Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; 

And   he  shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine 
heart. 
Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord : 

Trust  also  in  him  ;  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 
And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light, 

And  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 
Kest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him: 
Fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in 
his  way. 

Because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  de- 
vices to  pass. 
Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath : 

Fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 
For  evil-doei's  shall  be  cut  off: 

But  those  that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall 
inherit  the  earth. 


PSALMS.  57 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be : 

Yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place, 
and  it  shall  not  be : 
But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth  ; 

And  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abundance 
of  peace. 
The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just. 

And  gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 
The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him : 

For  he  seetli  that  his  day  is  coming. 
The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have 

bent  their  bow, 
To  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  to  slay  such  as  be  of  upright  conversation. 
Their  sword  shall  enter  into  their  own  heart, 

And  their  bows  shall  be  broken. 
A  little  that  the  righteous  man  hath  is  better 

Than  the  riches  of  many  wicked. 
For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken : 

But  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 
The  Loi'd  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright : 

And  their  inheritance  shall  be  for  ever. 
They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time : 

And  in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied. 
The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord : 

And  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 
Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down : 

For  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 
I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; 
Yet  have  I  not  seen  the  righteous  forsake- 

Nor  his  seed  beo:2:ino^  bread. 
He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth ; 

And  his  seed  is  blessed. 

3* 


58  PSALMS. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  : 

And  dwell  for  evermore. 
For  the  Lord  lovetli  judgment, 

And  forsaketli  not  his  saints ; 
They  ai'e  preserved  for  ever : 

But  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land, 

And  dwell  therein  for  ever. 
The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 

And  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 
The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart ; 

None  of  his  steps  shall  slide. 
The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous, 

And  seeketh  to  slay  him. 
The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand, 

Nor  condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 
Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way. 
And  he  shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land : 

When  the  wdcked  are  cut  off,  thou  shalt  see  it. 
I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power, 

And  spreading  himself  like  a  green  bay-ti'ee. 
Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not : 

Yea,  I  sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 
Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright: 

For  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 
But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together : 

The  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord : 

He  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them : 
He  shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save 
them, 

Because  they  trust  in  him. 


PSALMS.  59 


PSALM  XXXIX. 


I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways, 

That  I  sin  not  Avitli  my  tongue: 
I  will  keep  my  month  with  a  bridle. 

While  the  wicked  is  before  me. 
I  was  dumb  with  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even 
from  good ; 

And  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 
My  heart  was  hot  within  me, 
While  I  was  musino^  the  fire  burned : 

Then  spake  I  with  my  tongue, 
Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end. 
And  the  measure  of  my  days,  what  it  is ; 

That  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am. 
Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  handbreadth; 
And  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee : 

Verily  every  man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether 
vanity. 
Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show : 
Surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain : 

He  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not  who 
shall  gather  them. 
And  now.  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  ?    * 

My  hope  is  in  thee. 
Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions : 

Make  me  not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 
I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth  * 

Because  thou  didst  it. 
Be  move  thy  stroke  away  from  me : 

I  am  consumed  by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 
When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  in- 
iquity, 


60  PSALMS. 

Thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth 

Surely  every  man  is  vanity. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
And  give  ear  unto  my  cry ; 

Hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears : 
For  I  am  a  sti*auger  with  thee, 

And  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 
O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength, 

Before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 


PSALM  XL. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord ; 

And  he  inclined  unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 
He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  an  horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  miry  clay. 

And  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  established 
my  goings. 
And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth. 

Even  praise  unto  our  God : 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear. 

And  shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 
Blessed  is  that  in  an 
That  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust. 

And  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn 
aside  to  lies. 
Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works 
which  thou  hast  done. 

And  thy  thoughts  which  are  to  us-ward : 
They  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee : 
If  1  would  declare  and  speak  of  them,  they  are 
more  than  can  be  numbei*ed. 


PSALMS.  61 

Sacrifice  and  ofteriris:  tliou  didst  not  desire ; 
Mine  ears  bast  tliou  opened : 

Burnt-offering  and   sin-oliering    hast   tliou  not 
required. 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come : 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me. 
I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God : 

Yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 
I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congre- 
gation : 
Lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips, 

0  Lord,  thou  knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart ; 
I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation : 

1  have  not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness  and 
thy  truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord : 

Let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continu- 
ally preserve  me. 
For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about : 
Mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so 
that  I  am  not  able  to  look  up ; 
They  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head : 

Therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 
Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me : 

O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee: 

Let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually, 
Lord  be  magnified. 
But  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me : 


02  PSALMS. 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ; 
Make  no  tarrying,  O  my  God. 

PSALM  XLII. 

As  tlie  liart  pantetli  after  the  water-brooks, 

So  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God : 

When  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God ! 
My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night. 

While  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is 
thy  God  ? 
When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul 
in  me: 

For  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude, 
I  went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God, 

With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  wdth  a  multi- 
tude that  kept  holy  day. 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ? 
Hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him 

For  his  presence  is  salvation. 

0  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me : 

Therefore  will  I  remember  thee. 
Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts ; 

All  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 
Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness  iu 

the  daytime. 
And  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me, 
And  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  for- 

gotten me  ? 


PSALMS.  63 

Why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression 
of  the  enemy  ? 
As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine   enemies   re- 
proa  cli  me ; 

While  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy 
God? 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 
Hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him. 

Who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my 
God. 

PSALM  XL VI. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength, 

A  very  present  help  in  trouble. 
Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though   the  earth  be 
removed, 

And  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea  ; 
Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled. 
Though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling 
thereof. 
There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God, 

The  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most 
High. 
God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be  moved  ; 

God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 
The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved : 

He  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


CA  PSALMS. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

What  desoLations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 
He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth  ; 
He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sundei' ; 

He  l)iirneth  tlie  chariot  in  the  fire. 
Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God: 

I  will  be  exalted  among  the  heathen, 
I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

PSALM  XLVH. 

O  CLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people ; 

Shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible ; 

He  is  a  gi-eat  King  over  all  the  earth. 
He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us, 

And  the  nations  under  our  feet. 
He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us. 

The  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 
God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout. 

The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 
Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises : 

Sing  praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 
For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth : 

Sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 
God  reigneth  over  the  heathen : 

God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 
The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together, 

Even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham  : 
For  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God : 

He  is  greatly  exalted. 


PSALMS.  65 


PSALM  XLVIII. 


Geeat  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised 

In  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his 
holiness. 
Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth, 

Is  mount  Zion,  on  the  sides  of  the  north. 
The  city  of  the  great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 
As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen 
In  the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our 
God: 

God  will  establish  it  for  ever. 
We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God, 

In  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 
According  to  thy  name,  O  God, 
So  is  thy  praise  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth ; 

Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 
Let  mount  Zion  rejoice. 
Let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad, 

Because  of  thy  judgments. 
Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  I'ound  about  her : 

Tell  the  towers  thereof. 
Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks. 
Consider  her  palaces ; 

That  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following : 
For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever : 

He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


00  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XLIX. 


Hear  this,  all  ye  people  ; 

Give  ear,  all  ye  inhabitants  of  the  world : 
Both  low  and  high. 

Rich  and  poor,  together. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom ; 

And  the  meditation  of  my  heart  shall  be  of 
understanding. 
I  will  incline  mine  ear  to  a  parable : 

I  will  open  my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 
Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  evil. 

When  the  iniquity  of  my  heels  shall  compass 
me  about  ? 
They  that  trust  in  their  wealth. 

And  boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches ; 
None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem  his  brother, 

Nor  give  to  God  a  ransom  for  him : 
(For  the  redemption  of  their  soul  is  precious, 

And  it  ceaseth  forever :) 
That  he  should  still  live  forevei*, 

And  not  see  corruption : 
For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die. 
Likewise  the  fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish. 

And  leave  their  wealth  to  others. 
Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shall  con- 
tinue for  ever. 
And  their  dwelling-places  to  all  generations; 

They  call  their  lands  after  their  own  names. 
Nevertheless  man  being  in  honor  abideth  not: 

He  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


PSALMS.  67 

This  tlieir  way  is  their  folly . 

Yet  their  posterity  approve  their  sayings ; 
Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave ; 

Death  shall  feed  on  them ; 
And  the  upright  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in 
the  morning ; 

And  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  grave 
from  their  dwellino". 
But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  power  of 
the  grave : 

For  he  shall  receive  me. 
Be  not  thou  afraid  Avhen  one  is  made  rich, 

When  the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased ; 
For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  carry  nothing  av/ay . 

His  glory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 
Though  while  he  lived  he  blessed  his  soul : 

And  men  will  praise  thee,  when  thou    doest 
well  to  thyself 
He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers  ; 

They  shall  never  see  light. 
Man  that  is  in  honor,  and  understandetfi  not, 

Is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

PSALM  L 

The  mighty  God,  even  tlie  Lord,  hath  spoken, 
And  called  the  earth 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
thereof. 
Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty, 

God  hath  shined. 
Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence: 
A  fire  shall  devour  before  him. 


68  PSALMS. 

And  it  shall  be  very  tempestuous  round  about 
him. 
He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above, 

And  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people. 
Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me; 

Those  that  have  made  a  covenant  with  me  by 
sacrifice. 
And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness: 

For  God  is  judge  himself. 
Hear,  O  my  ])eople,  and  I  will  speak ; 

0  Israel,  and  T  will  testify  against  thee : 

I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

1  will  not  reprove  thee  for  thy  sacrifices, 

Or  thy  l)urnt  ofterings,  to  have  been  contin- 
ually before  me. 
I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thy  house, 

Nor  he-goats  out  of  thy  folds. 
For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine, 

And  the  cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 
1  know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains : 

And  the  v/ild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine. 
If  I  were  hungry,  I  would  not  tell  thee : 

For  the  world  is  mine,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 
Will  I  eat  the  flesh  of  bulls. 

Or  drink  the  blood  of  goats  ? 
Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving ; 

And  pay  thy  vows  unto  the  Most  High  ; 
And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble : 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  gloi-ify  me. 
Whoso  oifereth  praise  glorifieth  me  : 
And  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation  arisrht 

o 

Will  I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 


PSALMS.  6y 


PSALM  LI. 


Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  lov- 
ing-kindness : 

According  unto  the  multitude  of   thy  tender 
mercies,  blot  out  my  transgressions. 
Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions  : 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 

And  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight: 
That  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 

And  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 
Behold  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity ; 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 
Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts: 

And  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to 
know  wisdom. 
Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness ; 

That  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice. 
Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins. 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  ; 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; 

And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation; 

And  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 


70  PSALMS. 

Then  will  I  teacli  transgressors  thy  ways ; 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  nnto  thee. 
Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God, 
Thou  God  of  my  salvation  : 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 
For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice  ;  else  would  I  give  it : 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offei'ing. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou 
wilt  not  despise. 

PSALM  LVIL 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me : 

For  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee : 
Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  make  my 
refuge. 

Until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

1  will  cry  unto  God  Most  High ; 

Unto  God  that  performeth  all  things  for  me. 
He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me 
From  the  reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up. 

God  shall  send  forth  his  mercy  and  his  truth. 
Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens : 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 
My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed : 

I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 
Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp : 

I  myself  will  awake  early. 
I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people : 


PSALMS.  71 

I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 
For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens, 

And  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 
Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  atove  the  heavens: 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

PSALM  LXIL 

Teuly  my  soul  Avaiteth  upon  God : 

From  him  cometh  my  salvation. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ; 

He   is   my  defence ;    I   shall   not  be   greatly 
moved. 
My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God ; 

For  my  expectation  is  from  him. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation : 

He  is  my  defence ;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 
In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory; 

The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in 
God. 
Trust  in  him  at  all  times ;  ye  people. 
Pour  out  your  heart  before  him : 

God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 
Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 

high  degree  are  a  lie : 
To  be  laid  in  the  balance, 

They  are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 
Trust  not  in  oppression. 
And  become  not  vain  in  robbery : 

If  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 
God  hath  spoken  once  ; 
Twice  have  I  heard  this ; 

That  power  belongeth  unto  God. 


72  PSALMS. 

Also  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy : 

For  thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to 
his  work. 

PSALM  LXIIL 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee : 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee, 
My  flesh  longeth  for  thee. 

In  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is ; 
To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory. 

So  as  I  have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 
Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life ; 

My  lips  shall  praise  thee. 
Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live : 

I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  name. 
My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips : 
When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed. 

And  meditate  on  thee  in  the  nio^ht  watches. 
Because  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

Therefore  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  re- 
joice. 
My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee : 

Thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

PSALM  LXV. 

Praise  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Sion : 

And  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer. 

Unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me : 


PSALMS.  73 

As  for  our  transgressions,  thou  slialt  purge  them 
away. 
Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  caus- 
est  to  approach  unto  thee, 

That  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts : 
We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house. 

Even  of  thy  holy  temple. 
By  terrible  things  in   righteousness  wilt  thou  an- 
swer us, 

O  God  of  our  salvation  ; 
Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

And  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea : 
Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains  ; 

Being  girded  with  power : 
Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of 
their  waves. 

And  the  tumult  of  the  people. 
They  also   that   dwell   in   the   uttermost  parts   are 
afraid  at  thy  tokens. 

Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and 
evening  to  rejoice. 
Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it : 

Thou  greatly  enrichest  it 
With  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water: 

Thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so 
provided  for  it. 
Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly  :  thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof: 

Thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers :  thou  bless- 
est  the  springing  thereof 
Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ; 

And  thy  paths  drop  fotness. 
They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness  • 


74  PSALMS. 

And  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 
The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks ; 
The  valleys  also  are  covered  over  with  corn : 

They  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


PSALM  LXVI. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands : 
Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name  : 

Make  his  praise  glorious. 
Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy  works ! 

Through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine 
enemies  submit  themselves  unto  thee. 
All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee. 
And  shall  sing  unto  thee ; 

They  shall'sing  to  thy  name. 
Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  ! 

He  is  terrible  in  his  doing  toward  the  children 
of  men. 
He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land : 
They  went  through  the  flood  on  foot : 

There  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 
He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever ; 
His  eyes  behold  the  nations : 

Let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 
O  bless  our  God,  ye  people. 

And  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard : 
Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life. 

And  suifereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 
For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us : 

Thou  hast  tried  us,  as  silver  is  tried. 
Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net ; 


PSALMS.  75 

Thou  laidst  affliction  upon  our  loins. 
Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads ; 
We  went  through  fire  and  thi'ongh  water ; 

But   thou   broughtest  us   out  into   a  wealthy 
place. 
Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I  will 
declare 

What  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 
I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth. 

And  he  was  extolled  with  mv  tono:ue. 
If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart. 

The  Lord  will  not  hear  me : 
But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ; 

He  hath  attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 
Blessed  be  God, 

Which  hath  not  turned  away  my  prayer,  nor 
his  mercy  from  me. 

PSALM  LXVIL 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ; 

And  cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us. 
That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth. 

Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ; 

Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy : 
For  thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously, 

And  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ; 

Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase ; 

And  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 


76  PSALMS. 

God  shall  bless  us ; 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  him. 

PSALM  LXVIIl. 

Let  God  arise,  let  liis  enemies  be  scattered : 

Let  them  also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 
As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away : 
As  wax  melteth  before  the  fire, 

So  let  the  wicked  perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 
But  let  the  righteous  be  glad ;  let  them  rejoice  be 
fore  God : 

Yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 
Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name : 
Extol  him  that  rideth  ujdou  the  heavens 

By  his  name  J  AH,  and  rejoice  before  him. 
A  father  of  the  f^itherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows, 

Is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 
God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families : 
He  bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains: 

But  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a  dry  land. 
O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  peo2:)le. 

When  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness; 
The  earth  shook. 
The  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  presence  of  God : 

Even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of 
God,  the  God  of  Israel. 
Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain. 

Whereby  thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance 
wdien  it  was  weary. 
Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein: 

Thou,  O  God,  liast  prepared  of  thy  goodness 
for  the  poor, 


PSALMS.  77 

The  Lord  gave  the  word : 

Great   was   the   company  of  those    that   pub- 
lished it. 
The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels ; 

The  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in  tlie 
holy  place. 
Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 

captive : 
Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  ; 

Yea,  for  the  I'ebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God 
might  dwell  among  them. 
Blessed   be  the  Lord,  who   daily   loadeth   us  with 
benefits. 

Even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 
He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation : 

And  unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from 
death. 
Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations. 

Even  the  Lord,  from  the  fountain  of  Israel. 
Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength : 

Strengthen,    O    God,    that    which    thou     hast 
wrought  for  us. 
Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  ; 

O  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; 
To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old  ; 

Lo,   he   doth  send   out   his   voice,  and  that  a 
mighty  voice. 
Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God  : 

His  excellency  is  over  Israel,  and  his  strength 
is  in  the  clouds. 
O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places : 


78  PS/VLMS. 

The  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  aud 
power  unto  his  ])eoj)le. 
Blessed  be  God. 

PSALM  LXIX. 

Save  me,  O  God  ; 

For  the  waters  are  come  in  nnto  my  soul. 
I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing: 
I  am  come  into  deep  waters, 

Where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

0  God,  thon  knowest  my  foolishness ; 

And  my  sins  are  not  hid  from  thee. 
But  as  foi*  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
In  an  acceptable  time :  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercy 

Hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 
Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let'nie  not  sink : 

Let  me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me, 
and  out  of  the  deep  waters. 
Let  not  the  water-flood  overflow  me, 
Neither  let  the  deep  swallow  me  up. 

And  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 
Hear  me,  O  Lord ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good : 

Turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  tender  mercies. 
And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ; 

For  I  am  in  trouble :  hear  me  speedily. 
Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it : 

Deliver  me  because  of  mine  enemies. 
But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful : 

Let  thy  salvation,  O  God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

1  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song. 


PSALMS.  79 

And  will  magnify  him  witli  thanksgiving. 
This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  an  ox 

Or  bullock  tliat  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 
The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad : 

And  your  heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 
For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor, 

And  despiseth  not  his  prisoners. 
Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him. 

The  seas,  and  every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 
For  God  will  save  Zion. 
And  will  build  the  cities  of  Judah : 

That  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  pos- 
session. 
The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it : 

And  they  that  love  his  name  shall  dwell  therein. 


PSALM  LXXI. 

In  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust : 

Let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion. 
Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to 
escape : 

Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 
Be  thou  my  strong  habitation, 

Whereunto  I  may  continually  resort : 
Thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me ; 
For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 
Deliver  me,  O   my  God,  out   of  the   hand   of  the 
wicked, 

Out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel 
man. 
For  thou  art  my  hope, 


80  PSALMS. 

0  Lord   God :    thou   art   my   trust  from    my 
youth. 

Let  my  mouth  he  filled  with  thy  praise 

And  with  thy  honor  all  the  day. 
Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ; 

Forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 
But  I  will  hope  continually. 

And  will  yet  praise  thee  more  and  more. 
My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness 
And  thy  salvation  all  the  day ; 

For  I  know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 
I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God : 

1  will  make  mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even 

of  thine  only. 

0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  : 

And  hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  wondrous 
works. 
Now  also  when  I  am  old  and  grayheaded,  O  God, 

forsake  me  not ; 
Until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this  genera- 
tion. 

And  thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 
Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high, 
Who  hast  done  great  things. 

O  God,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ! 
Thou,  which  hast  showed  me  great  and  sore  troubles, 
Shalt  quicken  me  again. 

And  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the  depths 
of  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness, 
And  comfort  me  on  every  side. 

1  will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery, 
Even  thy  truth,  O  my  God  : 


PSALMS,  81 

Unto  tliee   will  I  sing  with  the  harp,  O  thou 
Holy  One  of  Israel. 
My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  thee; 

And  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 
My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all 
the  day  long  : 

For  they  are  confounded,  for  they  are  ])rought 
unto  shame,  that  seek  my  hurt. 

PSALM  LXXXII. 

God  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty ; 

He  judge th  among  the  gods. 
How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly. 

And  accept  the  persons  of  the  wricked  ? 
Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless : 

Do  justice  to  the  afflicted  and  needy. 
Deliver  the  poor  and  needy : 

Rid  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 
They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand ; 
They  walk  on  in  darkness : 

All  the   foundations   of  the  earth  are   out  of 
course. 
I  have  said.  Ye  are  gods ; 

And  all  of  you  are  children  of  the  Most  High. 
But  ye  shall  die  like  men, 

And  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 
Arise,  O  God,  judge  the  earth  : 

For  thou  shalt  inherit  all  nations. 

4» 


82  PSALMS. 


PSALM  LXXXIV. 

How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 

O  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord : 

My  heart  and  ray  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God. 
As  the  sj)arrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the  swal- 
low a  nest  for  herself. 

Where  she  may  lay  her  young. 
Even  so  am  I  at  thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts. 

My  King,  and  my  God. 
Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house : 

They  will  be  still  praising  thee. 
Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee : 

In  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 
Who  passing  through  the  desert  valley  of  Baca  make 
it  a  well ; 

The  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 
They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 

Every  one  of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before 
God, 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : 

Give  ear,  O  God  of  Jacob. 
Behold,  O  God  our  shield. 

And  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 
For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand 
elsewhere. 

1  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God, 

Than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 
For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  : 


PSALMS.  S8 

The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory : 

No  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that 
walk  uprightly. 

0  Lord  of  hosts, 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXV. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land : 

Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people : 

Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 
Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath  : 

Thou  hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of 
thine  anger. 
Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation. 

And  cause  thine  anger  toward  us  to  cease. 
Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever  ? 

Wilt  thou  draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  genera- 
tions ? 
Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again : 

That  thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 
Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 

And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

1  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak : 

For  he  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people, 
And  to  his  saints : 

But  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 
Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him : 

That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 
Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together ; 

Eighteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 
Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ; 


8-4  PSALMS. 

And  riofliteonsness  shall  look  down  from  heaven. 
Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good  ; 

And  our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 
Righteousness  shall  go  before  him ; 

And  shall  set  us  in  the  w^ay  of  his  steps. 

PSALM  LXXXVL 

Bow  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me : 

For  I  am  poor  and  needy. 
Preserve  my  soul ;  for  thou  art  my  hope : 
O  thou  my  God,  save  thy  servant 

That  trusteth  in  thee. 
Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord : 

For  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 
Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant: 

For  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  I'eady  to  forgive ; 

And  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  thee. 
Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer; 

And  attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 
In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee : 

For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 
Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord ; 

Neither  are  there  any  Avorks  like  unto  thy  works. 
All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made 
Shall  come  and  worship  before  thee,  O  Lord ; 

And  shall  glorify  thy  name. 
For  thou  art  great  and  doest  wondrous  things : 

Thou  art  God  alone. 
Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  ;  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth  : 

Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 


PSALMS.  '^•'> 

I  will  i^raise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart : 

And  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 
For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me : 

And  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the  ter- 
rors of  death. 
O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me, 
And  the  assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  after 
my  soul ; 

And  have  not  set  thee  before  them. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
gracious. 

Long-suffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 
O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 
Give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant. 

And  save  the  son  of  thine  handmaid. 
Show  me  a  token  for  good ; 

That  they  which  hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed : 
Because  thou.  Lord,  hast  holpen  me,  and  com- 
forted me. 


PSALM  LXXXIX. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever : 

With  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faith- 
fulness to  all  generations. 
For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever: 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 
And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord : 
Thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
saints. 


86  PSALMS. 

For  who  ill  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  ? 

Who   among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be 
likened  unto  the  Lord  ? 
God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints, 

And  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that 
are  about  him. 
O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
Who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto  thee  ? 

Or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee  ? 
Thou  rulest  the  ras^ino^  of  the  sea : 

When  the  waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 
Thou  hast  broken  Egypt  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is 
slain ; 

Thou  hast  scattered  thine   enemies   with   thy 
strong  arm. 
The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine : 

As  for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou 
hast  founded  them. 
The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them : 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 
Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm : 

Strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 
Justice   and  judgment   are  the    habitation   of  thy 
throne : 

Mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 
Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound : 
They  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 
In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day: 

And  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 
For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength : 


PSALMS.  87 

And  in  thy  favor  our  born  shall  be  exalted. 
For  the  Lord  is  our  defence ; 

And  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  king. 


PSALM  XC. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 

In  all  generations. 
Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 
Or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 

Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art 
God. 
Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction; 

And  sayest,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 
For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight 
Are  but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past, 

And  as  a  w^atch  in  the  night. 
Thou  earliest  them  away  as  with  a  flood  ;  they  are 
as  a  sleep : 

In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  grow- 
eth  up. 
In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ; 

In  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 
For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger, 

And  by  thy  w^'ath  are  we  troubled. 
Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 

Our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 
For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath : 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 
The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten ; 

And  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years, 


88  PSALMS. 

Yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow ; 

For  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 
Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ? 

Even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wi'ath. 
So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 

That  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 
Return,  O  Lord,  how  long  ? 

And  let  it  repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 

0  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ; 

That  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 
Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us. 

And  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 
Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants. 

And  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 
And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us ; 
And  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ; 

Yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

PSALM  XCL 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High 

Shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

1  will  say  of  the  Lord,  he  is  my  refuge  and  my  for- 

tress : 

My  God  ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 
Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler. 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 
He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers, 
And  under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust : 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 


PSALMS.  89 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  hj  night ; 

ISFor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 
Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness ; 

Nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noon- 
day. 
A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side, 
And  ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand ; 

But  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 
Only  with  thhie  eyes  shalt  thou  behold 

And  see  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 
Because  thou  hast  made   the   Lord,  which    is   my 
refuge, 

Even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation ; 
There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee. 

Neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwell- 
ing. 
For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee, 

To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands. 

Lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 

The    young  lion   and   the   dragon   shalt   thou 
trample  under  feet. 
Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him  : 

I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known 
my  name. 
He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him  : 
I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble ; 

I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 
With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him. 

And  show  him  my  salvation. 


9i}  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XCIII. 

The  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty; 
The  Lord  is  dothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he 
hath  girded  himself: 

The  world  also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 
Thy  throne  is  established  of  old  ; 

Thou  art  from  evei'lasting. 
The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord, 
The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice ; 

The  floods  lift  up  their  weaves. 
The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters. 

Yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 
Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure: 
Holiness  becometh  thine  house, 

O  Lord,  for  ever. 

PSALM  XCVIL 

The  Lord  reigneth  ;  let  the  earth  rejoice; 

Let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 
Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him : 

Righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation 
of  his  throne. 
A  fire  goeth  before  him. 

And  burneth  up  his  enemies  round  about. 
His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world : 

The  earth  saw,  and  trembled. 
The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord, 


PSALMS.  91 

At  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 
The  heavens  dechire  his  righteousness, 

And  all  the  people  see  his  glory. 
Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  gi'aven  images, 
That  boast  themselves  of  idols : 

Worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 
Zion  heai'd,  and  was  glad ; 
And  the  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced 

Because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 
For  thou.  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth : 

Thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 
Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil : 
He  preserve th  the  souls  of  his  saints  ; 

He   delivereth   them   out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked. 
Light  is  shown  for  the  righteous, 

And  gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 
Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous; 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 

PSALM  CIL 

Hear  my  prayei*,  O  Lord, 

And  let  my  ciy  come  unto  thee. 
Hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  in  the  day  when  I  am 

in  trouble; 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  me : 

In  the  day  when  I  call,  answer  me  speedily. 
For  my  days  are  consumed  like  smoke. 

And  my  bones  are  burned  as  a  firebrand. 
I  am  like  a  pelican  of  the  wilderness : 

I  am  like  an  owl  of  the  desert. 


92  PSALMS. 

I  Avatcli,  and  am  as  a  sparrow 

Alone  upon  the  house-top. 
Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  day ; 

And  they  that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn 
ao-ainst  me. 
For  I  liave  eaten  ashes  like  bread, 

And  mingled  my  drink  with  weeping, 
Because  of  thine  indignation  and  thy  wi*ath  : 

For  thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 
My  days  ai'e  like  a  shadow  that  declineth  ; 

And  I  am  withered  like  grass. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever ; 

And  thy  remembrance  unto  all  generations. 
Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion  : 

For  the  time  to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is 
come. 
For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones. 

And  favor  the  dust  thei*eof. 
So.  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

And  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory. 
When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion, 

He  shall  appear  in  his  glory. 
He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute. 

And  not  despise  their  prayer. 
This  shall  be  Avritten  for  the  generations  to  come : 

And  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall 
praise  the  Lord. 
For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height  of  his 
sanctuary ; 

From  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth ; 
To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner ; 

To  loose  those  that  are  appointed  to  death; 
To  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Zion, 


PSALMS.  93 

And  his  praise  in  Jerusalem ; 
When  the  people  are  gathered  together, 

And  the  kingdoms,  to  serve  the  Lord. 
I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of 
my  days : 

Thy  years  are  throughout  all  generations. 
Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth : 

And  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 
They  shalt  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure : 
Yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment ; 

As  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  chansred : 
But  thou  art  the  same. 

And  thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 
The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue, 

And  their  seed  shall  be  established  before  thee. 

PSALM  cm. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul : 

And  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 

And  forget  not  all  his  benefits : 
Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ; 

Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases ; 
Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  ; 

Who  crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and 
tender  mercies ; 
Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ; 

So  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 
The  Lord  executeth  righteousness 

And  judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 
He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 


94  PSALMS. 

His  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 
The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious, 

Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy 
He  will  not  always  chide : 

Neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 
He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ; 

Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 
For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth. 

So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear 
him. 
As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 

So    far   hath    he    removed   our  transgressions 
from  us. 
Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children. 

So  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 
For  he  knoweth  our  frame ; 

He  remembereth  that  we  are  dust. 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass : 

As  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 
For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone ; 

And  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 
But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him. 

And  his  righteousness  unto  children's  children  ; 
To  such  as  keep  his  covenant. 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments 
to  do  them. 
The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens ; 

And  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 
Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels. 
That  excel  in  strength,  that  do  his  commandments, 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  woi'd. 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ; 


PSALMS.  95 

Ye  ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 
Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works 
In  all  places  of  his  dominion  : 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

PSALM  CIV. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art  very  great ; 

Thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty. 
Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 

Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  : 
Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters : 
Who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot : 

Who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind : 
Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits ; 

His  ministers  a  flaming  fire : 
Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 

That  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 
Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment : 

The  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 
At  thy  rebuke  they  fled  ; 

At  the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they  hasted  away. 
They  go  up  by  the  mountains ;  they  go  down  by 
the  valleys 

Unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for 
them. 
Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over ; 

That  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 
He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys. 

Which  run  among  the  hills. 
They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field : 

The  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 


96  PSALMS. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation, 

Which  sins:  amono:  the  branches. 
He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers : 

The  earth  is  satisfied  with  the  frnit  of  thy  works. 
He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle, 

And  herb  for  the  service  of  man : 
That  he  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth  ; 

And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man. 
And  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine, 

And  bread  which  strengtheneth  man's  heart. 
The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap ; 

The  cedars  of  Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted  ; 
Where  the  birds  make  their  nests : 

As  for  the  stork,  the  fir-trees  are  her  house. 
The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats ; 

And  the  rocks  for  the  conies. 
He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons : 

The  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 
Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night : 

AVherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep 
forth. 
The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey, 

And  seek  their  meat  from  God. 
The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together, 

And  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 
Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work. 

And  to  his  labor,  until  the  evening. 
O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works ! 

In  wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all : 
The  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea. 
Wherein  are  things  creeping  innumerable. 


PSALMS.  97 

Both  small  and  great  beasts. 
There  go  the  ships : 

There  is  that  leviathan,  whom  thou  hast  made 
to  play  therein. 
These  wait  all  upon  thee ; 

That  thou  may  est  give  them  their  meat  in  due 
season. 
That  thou  givest  them,  they  gather : 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with 
good. 
Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled : 
Thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die, 

And  return  to  their  dust. 
Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created:- 

And  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 
The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever: 

The  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 
He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth : 

He  toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 
I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live : 

I  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my 
being. 
My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet : 

I  will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 
Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 

And  let  the  wicked  be  no  more. 
Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVIL 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 


98  PSALMS. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so, 

Whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the 
enemy ; 
And  gathered  them  ont  of  the  lands, 

From  the  east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the 
north,  and  from  the  south. 
They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  way  ; 

They  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 
Hungry  and  thirsty. 

Their  soul  fainted  in  them. 
Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses 
And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way. 

That  they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 
For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul. 

And  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 
Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 

Being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 
Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 

And  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High  : 
Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  with  labor: 

They  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  helj). 
Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death. 

And  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness. 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children 
of  men  ! 


PSALMS.  99 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass, 

And  cut  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 
Fools,  because  of  their  transgression, 

And  because  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 
Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat ; 

And  they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 
Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them, 

And  delivei'ed  them  from  their  destructions. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness. 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 
And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving, 

And  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 
They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships, 

That  do  business  in  great  Avaters ; 
These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

And  his  wonders  in  the  deep. 
For  he  commandeth  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind. 

Which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 
They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again 
to  the  depths  : 

Their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 
They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 

And  are  at  their  wit's  end. 
Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble. 

And  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm, 

So  that  the  waves  thereof  are  still. 
Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet ; 

So  he  bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  liis  goodness. 


100  PSALMS. 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men  ! 
Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people, 

And  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 
He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness, 

And  the  water-springs  into  dry  ground ; 
A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness. 

For  the  wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 
He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water, 

And  di-y  ground  into  water-springs. 
And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell. 

That  they  may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation ; 
And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards. 

Which  may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 
He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multiplied 
greatly  ; 

And  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 
Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 

Through  oppression,  affliction,  and  soi*row. 
He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes. 

And  causeth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness, 
where  there  is  no  way. 
Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction. 

And  maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 
The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice : 

And  all  iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 
Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things. 

Even  they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness 
of  the  Lord. 


PSALMS.  101 


PSALM  ex. 


The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  tlioii  at  my  right 
hand, 

Until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 
The  Lord  shall  send  the  sceptre  of  thy  strength  out 
of  Zion  ; 

Rule  thou  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies. 
Thy  people  shall  give  willingly  in  the  day  of  thy 
power,  in  the  beauties  of  holiness. 

From  the  womb  of  the  morning  thou  hast  the 
dew  of  thy  youth. 
The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent, 
Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever 

After  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 
The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand 

Shall  strike  through  kings  in  the  day  of  his 
wrath. 
He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen,  he  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies ; 

He  shall  wound  the  heads  of  his  enemies  over 
great  countries. 
Thou  shalt  drink  of  the  brook  in  tlie  way: 
Therefore  shalt  thou  lift  up  the  head. 

PSALI\r  CXL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart. 

In  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  con- 
gregation. 
The  w^orks  of  the  Lord  are  great, 


102  PSALMS. 

Sought    out  of  all   til  em   that  have   pleasure 
therein. 
His  work  is  honoral)le  and  glorious: 

And  his  risfhteousness  endureth  for  ever. 
He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  i-emem- 
bered ; 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 
He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him : 

He  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 
He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  woi-ks, 

That  he  may  give  them   the  heritage  of  the 
heathen. 
The  w^orks  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment; 

All  his  commandments  are  sure : 
They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever, 

And  are  done  in  truth  and  upi'ightness. 
He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people : 
He  hath  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever : 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom : 
A  good   understanding  have   all   they  that  do  his 
commandments. 

His  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXH. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  tlie  man  that  feareth  the  Lord, 

That  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 
His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth  : 

The  generation  of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 
Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house: 

And  his  righteousness  endureth  foi'  ever. 


PSALMS.  103 

Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness : 

He  is   gracious,  and   full    of  compassion,  and 
righteous. 
A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth : 

He  wfU  guide  his  aHairs  with  discretion. 
Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever : 

The  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remem- 
brance. 
He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : 

His  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 
His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid, 

Until  he  see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 
He  hath  scattered,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor ; 
His  righteousness  endureth  for  ever ; 

His  horn  shall  be  exalted  with  honor. 
The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  be  grieved ; 
He  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  melt  away : 

The  desire  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 

PSALM  CXHL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Pj'aise,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Praise  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord 

From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same  , 

The  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 
The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations. 

And  his  glory  above  the  heavens. 
Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God, 

Who  dwelleth  on  hiofh. 


104  PSALMS. 

Who  luimhleth  himself  to  behold 

The  things  that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth ! 
He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust, 

And  lifteth  the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 
That  he  may  set  him  with  princes. 

Even  with  the  princes  of  his  people. 
He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house, 
And  to  be  a  joyful  mother  of  children. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXIV. 

When  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt, 

The  house  of  Jacob  from  a  people  of  strange 
language ; 
Judah  was  his  sanctuary. 

And  Israel  his  dominion. 
The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled  : 

Jordan  was  driven  back. 
The  mountains  skipped  like  rams. 

And  the  little  hills  like  lambs. 
What  ailed  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ? 

Thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  ? 
Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams ; 

And  ye  little  hills,  like  lambs  ? 
Tremble  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 

At  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 
Which  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  water, 

The  flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 


PSALMS.  105 

PSALM  CXV. 

Not  unto  u^,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us, 
But  unto  thy  name  give  glory. 

For  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 
Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say, 

Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens : 

He  hath  done  whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 
Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold, 

The  work  of  men's  hands. 
They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not : 

Eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not : 
They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not : 

Noses  have  they,  but  they  smell  not: 
They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not: 
Feet  have  they,  but  they  walk  not : 

Neither  speak  they  through  their  throat. 
They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ; 

So  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 
O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord : 

He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 
O  house  of  Aaron  trust  in  tlie  Lord : 

He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 
Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord : 

He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 
The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us :  he  will  bless  us  ; 

He  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel ; 

He  will  bless  the  house  of  iVaron. 
He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord, 

Both  small  and  gi'eat. 
The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 

You  and  your  children. 


106  PSALMS. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord 

Wliicli  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  lieaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's : 

But  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of 
men. 
The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord, 

Neither  any  that  go  down  into  silence. 
But  we  will  bless  the  Lord 
Fi'oni  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 

Praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM   CXVI. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard 

My  voice  and  my  supplications. 
Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me. 

Therefore  will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live 
The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me, 
And  the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me : 

I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 
Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord ; 

0  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 
Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ; 

Yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 
The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple : 

1  was  brought  low,  and  he  helped  me. 
Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ; 

For  the  Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 
For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
Mine  eyes  from  tears. 

And  my  feet  from  falling. 
I  will  walk  before  the  Lord 

In  the  land  of  the  livinsr. 


PSALMS.  -  107 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken : 

I  was  greatly  afflicted : 
I  said  ill  my  haste, 

All  men  are  liars. 
What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord 

For  all  his  benefits  towards  me  ? 
I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation. 

And  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 

Now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 
Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 

Is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant ; 

1  am  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  tliine  handmaid: 

Thou  hast  loosed  my  bonds. 
I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 

And  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 

Now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 
In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house, 
In  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVII. 

O  PEAiSE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  : 

Praise  him,  all  ye  people. 
For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  towards  us: 

And  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


108  PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXVIII. 


0  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good : 

Because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  Israel  now  say, 

That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say, 

That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say. 

That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress : 

The  Lord  answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large 
place. 
The  Lord  is  on  my  side ;  I  will  not  fear : 

What  can  man  do  unto  me  ? 
The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me : 

Therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that 
hate  me. 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 

Thau  to  put  confidence  in  man. 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 

Than  to  put  confidence  in  princes. 
The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song. 

And  is  become  my  salvation. 
The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation 
Is  in  the  tabernacles  of  the  ris^hteous : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doetli  valiantly. 
The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 
I  shall  not  die,  but  live. 

And  declare  the  works  of  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore : 

But  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 


FSALMS.  109 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness : 

I  will  go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord: 
This  gate  of  the  Loi'd, 

Into  which  the  ris^hteous  shall  enter. 
I  will  praise  thee :  for  thou  hast  heard  me, 

And  art  become  my  salvation. 
The  stone  which  the  builders  refused 

Is  become  the  head-stone  of  the  corner. 
This  is  the  Lord's  doing ; 

It  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 
This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord : 

O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 
Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 

We  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee : 

Thou  art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good: 

For  his  mei'cy  endui-eth  for  evei* 

PSALM  CXIX. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way. 

Who  walketh  in  the  law  of  tlie  Lord. 
Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies. 

And  that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 
They  also  do  no  iniquity : 

They  walk  in  his  ways. 
Thou  hast  commanded  us 

To  keep  thy  precepts  diligently. 
O  that  my  ways  were  directed 


IIU  PSALMS. 

To  keep  thy  statutes ! 
Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed, 

When  I  have  respect  nnto  all  thy  command- 
ments. 
I  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart, 

When  I  shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judg- 
ments. 
I  will  keep  thy  statutes : 

O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way  ? 

By  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 
With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee : 

0  let  me  not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 
Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart, 

That  I  mio^ht  not  sin  ao:ainst  thee. 
Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord : 

Teach  me  thy  statutes. 
With  my  lips  have  I  declared 

All  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth. 
I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies, 

As  much  as  in  all  riches. 
I  will  meditate  in  thy  precejDts, 

And  have  respect  unto  thy  ways. 
I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes: 

1  will  not  forget  thy  word. 

My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust : 

Quicken  thou  me  according  to  thy  word. 
I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me ; 

Teach  me  thy  statutes. 
Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  precepts : 

So  shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 


PSALMS.  Ill 

My  soul  meltetli  for  heaviness : 

Strengthen  thou  nie  according  unto  thy  word. 
Kemove  from  me  the  way  of  lying : 

And  grant  me  thy  law  graciously, 
■'ave  chosen  the  way  of  truth  : 

Thy  judgments  have  I  laid  before  me. 
I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies : 

O  Lord,  put  me  not  to  shame. 
I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments, 

When  thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes ; 

And  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 
Give  me  understanding,  and  1  shall  keep  thy  law ; 

Yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 
Make    me    to   go   in   the    path    of  thy    command- 
ments ; 

For  therein  do  I  delight. 
Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies, 

And  not  to  covetousness. 
Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity; 

And  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 
Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

Who  is  devoted  to  thy  fear. 
Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear : 

For  thy  judgments  are  good. 
Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts : 

Quicken  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord, 

Even  thy  salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 
So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proach eth  me : 


112  PSALMS. 

For  I  trust  in  thy  word. 
And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth ; 

For  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 
So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually 

For  ever  and  ever. 
And  I  will  walk  at  liberty : 

For  I  seek  thy  precepts. 
I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings. 

And  will  not  be  ashamed. 
And  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments, 

Which  I  have  loved. 
My  hands   also  will  I  lift   up   unto  thy  command- 
ments, which  I  have  loved  ; 

And  I  will  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me : 

Give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy 
commandments. 
They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me ; 

Because  I  have  hoped  in  thy  word. 
I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right, 

And  that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 
Let,  I  pray  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness  be  for  my 
comfort, 

According  to  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 
Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live : 

For  thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Let  the  proud  be  ashamed  ;  for  they  dealt  perversely 
with  me  without  a  cause : 

But  I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts. 
Let  those  that  fear  thee  turn  unto  me. 


PSALMS.  113 

And  those  that  have  known  thy  testimonies. 
Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes : 
That  I  be  not  ashamed. 

My  soul  fainteth  for  thy  salvation : 

But  I  hope  in  thy  word. 
Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word, 

Saying,  When  wilt  thou  comfort  me  ? 
For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke ; 

Yet  do  I  not  forget  thy  statutes. 
How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ? 

When  wilt  thou   execute  judgment  on   them 
that  persecute  me  ? 
The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me, 

Which  are  not  after  thy  law. 
All  thy  commandments  are  faithful : 

They  persecute  me  wrongfully ;  help  thou  me. 
They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth ; 

But  I  forsook  not  thy  precepts. 
Quicken  me  after  thy  loving-kindness ; 

So  shall  I  keep  the  testimony  of  thy  mouth. 

For  ever,  O  Lord, 

Thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 
Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations: 

Thou  hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 
They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances: 

For  all  are  thy  servants. 
Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delights, 

I  should  then  have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 
I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts : 

For  with  them  tliou  hast  quickened  me. 
I  am  thine  save  me  : 


•114  PSALMS. 

For  I  Lave  souglit  tliy  precepts. 
The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me: 

But  I  will  consider  thy  testimonies. 
I  Lave  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection : 

But  thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

0  Low  love  I  tLy  law ! 

It  is  my  meditation  all  tLe  day. 
Thou  througL  thy  commandments  Last  made  me 
wiser  tlian  mine  enemies : 
For  tLey  are  ever  witL  me. 

1  Lave  more  understanding  tLan  all  my  teacLers : 

For  tLy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 
I  understand  more  tLan  tLe  ancients, 

Because  I  keep  tLy  precepts. 
I  Lave  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 

TLat  I  miglit  keep  tLy  word. 
I  Lave  not  departed  from  tLy  judgments : 

For  tLou  Last  tauglit  me. 
How  sweet  are  tLy  words  unto  my  taste ! 

Yea,  sweeter  tLan  Loney  to  my  moutL. 
TLrougL  tLy  precepts  I  get  understanding : 

TLerefore  I  Late  every  false  way. 

TLy  testimonies  are  wonderful : 

TLerefore  dotL  my  soul  keep  tLem. 
TLe  entrance  of  tLy  words  givetL  ligLt ; 

It  givetL  understanding  unto  tLe  simple. 
I  opened  my  moutL,  and  panted ; 

For  I  longed  for  tLy  commandments. 
Look  tliou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

As  tLou  usest  to  do  unto  -tLose  tLat  love  tLy 
name. 


PSALMS.  115 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word  : 

And  let  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 
Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man : 

So  will  I  keep  thy  precepts. 
Make  thy  face  to  shine  npon  thy  servant ; 

And  teach  me  thy  statutes. 
Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes, 

Because  they  keep  not  thy  law. 

Righteous  art  thou,  O  Lord, 

And  upright  are  thy  judgments. 
Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded 

Are  righteous  and  very  faithful. 
My  zeal  hath  consumed  me, 

Because  mine  enemies  have  forgotten  thy  words. 
Thy  word  is  very  pure : 

Therefore  thy  servant  loveth  it. 
I  am  small  and  despised : 

Yet  do  not  I  foiget  thy  precepts. 
Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness. 

And  thy  law  is  the  truth. 
Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me : 

Yet  thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 
The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting: 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

I  ci'ied  with  my  whole  heart ;  Hear  me,  O  Lord : 

I  will  keep  thy  statutes. 
I  cried  unto  thee ;  save  me. 

And  I  shall  keep  thy  testimonies. 
I  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and  cried  : 

I  hoped  in  thy  woi'd. 
Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches, 


116  PSALMS. 

That  I  might  meditate  in  thy  word. 
Hear  my  voice  according  unto  thy  loving-kindness : 

O  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgment. 
They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief: 

They  are  far  from  thy  law. 
Thou  art  near,  O  Lord  ; 

And  all  thy  commandments  are  truth. 
Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old 

That  thou  hast  founded  them  for  ever. 

Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O  Lord  : 

Give  me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 
Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee : 

Deliver  me  according  to  thy  word. 
My  lips  shall  utter  praise. 

When  thou  hast  tanght  me  thy  statutes : 
My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word : 

For  all  thy  commandments  are  righteousness. 
Let  thine  hand  help  me ; 

For  I  have  chosen  thy  precepts. 
I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  Lord  ; 

And  thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ; 

And  let  thy  judgments  help  me. 
I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep : 

Seek  thy  servant;  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  com- 
mandments. 

PSALM  CXXIII. 

UiSTTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes, 

O  thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 
Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 
of  their  mastei's, 


PSALMS.  117 

And  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of 
her  misti'ess ; 
So  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 

Until  that  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ; 

For  we  ai-e  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 
Our  soul  is  exceedinsrly  filled 
With  the  scorning  of  those  that  are  at  ease. 

And  with  the  contempt  of  the  proud. 


PSALM  CXXX. 

Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice  : 
Let  thine  ears  be  attentive 

To  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 
If  thou.  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities, 

O  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 
But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  tliou  mayest 

be  feared. 
I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait, 

And  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 
My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord 
More  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 

Isay,more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 
Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord : 
For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy, 

And  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 
And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 

From  all  his  iniquities. 


118  PSALMS. 


PSALM  cxxxy. 


Pkaise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 

Praise  him,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 
Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 

In  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God, 
Praise  the  Lord ;  for  the  Lord  is  good  : 

Sing  praises  unto  his  name  :  for  it  is  pleasant. 
For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself. 

And  Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 
For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great, 

And  that  our  Lord  is  above  all  gods. 
Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he. 

In  heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  in  all 
deep  places. 
He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of 

the  earth ; 
He  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain ; 

He  bringeth  the  wind  out  of  his  treasuries. 
Thy  name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ; 

And  thy   memorial,   O  Lord,   throughout   all 
generations. 
For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people. 

And  he  will  repent  himself  concerning  his  ser- 
vants. 
The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and  gold. 

The  work  of  men's  hands. 
They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not ; 

Eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not ; 
They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not ; 

Neither  is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 
They  that  maki'  t^irm  are  like  unto  them  ; 


PSALMS.  119 

So  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 
Bless  tlie  Lord,  O  house  of  Israel : 

Bless  the  Loi-d,  O  house  of  Aaron : 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Levi : 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  l)less  the  Lord. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion,  which  dvvelleth  at 
Jerusalem. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXXXVL 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens: 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  liim   that  stretched    out   the   earth   above   the 
waters : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  that  made  great  lights : 

For  liis  mercy  endui-eth  for  ever. 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever 
And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies : 


120  PSALMS. 

For  Lis  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 

1  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart : 

Before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 
I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 
And  praise  thy  name,  for  thy  loving-kindness  and 
for  thy  truth : 

For  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy 
name. 
In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me, 

And  strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my 
soul. 
All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord, 

When  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 
Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord : 

For  great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 
Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly : 

But  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 
Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 

revive  me : 
Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the  wrath 
of  mine  enemies, 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 
The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me : 
Tliy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever: 

Forsake  not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 


PSALMS.  121 


PSALM  CXXXIX. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  seai'ched  me,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  uprising. 

Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 
Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 

And  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 
For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue, 

But,  lo,  O  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 
Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before, 

And  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me ; 

It  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 
Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  spii'it  ? 

Or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence  ? 
If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there : 

If  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold  thou  art  thei'e. 
If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning, 

And  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 
Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me. 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 
If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 

Even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 
Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ; 
But  the  night  shineth  as  the  day : 

The  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to 
thee. 

1  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 

fully made : 
Marvellous  are  thy  works ; 

And  that  my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 
My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee, 


122  PSALMS. 

When  I  was  made  in  secret, 

And  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest  parts  of 
the  earth. 
Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  unperfect ; 
And  in  thy  book  all  my  members  were  written, 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 
How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O  God ! 

How  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 
If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand : 

When  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 
Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart : 

Try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts : 
And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me, 

And  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


PSALM  CXLHI. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
Give  ear  to  my  supplications : 

In  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  thy  right- 
eousness. 
And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant : 

For  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 
I  remember  the  days  of  old ; 
I  meditate  on  all  thy  works ; 

I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 
I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee : 

My  soul  thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 
Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord  ;  my  spirit  faileth  : 
Hide  not  thy  face  from  me. 


PSALMS.  123 

Lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go  clown  into  the 
pit. 
Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning; 

For  in  thee  do  I  trust : 
Cause  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  should  walk ; 

For  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 
Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies : 

I  flee  unto  thee  to  hide  me. 
Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ; 
For  thou  art  my  God : 

Thy  spirit  is  good ;  lead  me  into  the  land  of 
uprightness. 
Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake : 

For  thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out 
of  trouble. 

PSALM  CXLV. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King : 

And  I  will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Every  day  will  I  bless  thee ; 

And  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; 

And  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 
One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 

And  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 
I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty. 

And  of  thy  wondrous  works. 
And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 
acts: 

And  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 
They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 
great  goodness, 


1 24  PSALMS. 

And  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion; 

Slow  to  anger,  and  of  gi'eat  mercy. 
The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  . 

And  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works 
All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord : 

And  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 
They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom, 

And  talk  of  thy  power  ; 
To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts, 

And  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 
Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom. 

And  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  gen- 
erations. 
The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall, 

And  raiseth  up  all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 
The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee ; 

And  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
Thou  openest  thine  hand, 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 
The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 

And  holy  in  all  his  works. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him, 

To  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 
He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him : 

He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 
The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him : 

But  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 

And  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name.    For  ever 
and  ever. 


PSALMS.  125 


PSALM  CXLVI. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
While  I  live  I  will  praise  the  Lord : 

I  will  sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have 
any  being. 
Put  not  your  trust  in  princes, 

Nor  in  the  son  of  man  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 
His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 

In  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 
Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help, 

Whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God : 
Which  made  heaven  and  earth, 
The  sea,  and  all  that  therein  is : 

Which  keepeth  truth  for  ever: 
Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed  : 
Which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners : 
The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind : 
The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down : 

The  Lord  loveth  the  righteous : 
The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers ; 
He  relieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow : 

But  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  upside 
down. 
The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever. 
Even  thy  God,  O  Zion,  unto  all  generations. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


12G  PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXLVII. 


Praise  ye  the  Lord  : 

For  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our  God ; 

For  it  is  pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 
The  Lord  dotli  build  up  Jerusalem: 

He  gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  biudeth  up  their  wounds. 
He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ; 

He  calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 
Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power : 

His  understanding  is  infinite. 
The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek : 

He  casteth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ; 

Sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 
Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds. 
Who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth, 

Who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 
He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food. 

And  to  the  young  ravens  which  ciy. 
He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse : 

He  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 
The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him. 

In  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ; 

Praise  thy  God,  O  Zion. 
For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates ; 

He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 
He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders. 

And  filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 


PSALMS.  127 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth : 

His  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 
He  giveth  snow  like  wool : 

He  scattereth  the  hoar-frost  like  ashes. 
He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  : 

Who  can  stand  before  his  cold  1 
He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them : 

He  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters 
flow. 
He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob, 

His  statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 
He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation : 
And  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not  known 
them. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLVIIL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens : 
Praise  him  in  the  heights. 
Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels : 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 
Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon : 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens. 

And  ye  waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord : 

For  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created : 
He  hath  also  established  them  for  ever  and  ever : 

He  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 
Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth, 

Ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps : 


128  PSALMS. 

Fire,  and  hail ;  snow  and  vapors ; 

Stormy  wind  fulfilling  his  word : 
Mountains,  and  all  hills ; 

Fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars : 
Beasts,  and  all  cattle ; 

Creeping  things,  and  flying  fowl : 
Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ; 

Princes,  and  all  judges  of  the  earth : 
Both  young  men,  and  maidens ; 

Old  men,  and  children: 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord : 
For  his  name  alone  is  excellent ; 

His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 
He  also  exalteth  the  glory  of  his  people. 

The  praise  of  all  his  saints  ; 
Even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near  unto  him. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLIX. 

Pkaise  ye  the  Lord. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new^  song, 

And  his  praise  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 
Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him  : 

Let  the  children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 
Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance : 

Let  them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  the  tim- 
brel and  harp. 
For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people : 

He  will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 


PSALMS.  l-'i> 


PSALM  CL. 


Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary : 

Praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts : 

Praise  him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 
Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet ; 

Praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 
Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance ; 

Praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 
Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : 

Praise  him  upon  the  high  sounding  cymbals. 
Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

6« 


HYMN  S. 


MORNING   AND   EVENING 


1.  Morning  Hymn.  Lis  &  10s. 

1  Now,  when  the  dusky  shades  of  night  retreating, 

Before  the  sun's  red  banner  swiftly  flee ; 
Now,  when  the  terrors  of  the  dark  are  fleeting, 
O  Lord  !  we  lift  our  thankful  hearts  to  thee. 

2  To  thee,  whose  word,  the  fount  of  life  unsealing. 

When  hill  and  dale  in  thickest  darkness  lay. 
Awoke  bright  rays  across  the  dim  earth  stealing. 
And  bade  the  even  and  morn  complete  the  day. 

3  Look  from  the  tower  of  heaven,  and  send  to  cheer  us. 

Thy  light  and  truth  to  guide  us  onward  still ; 
Still  let  thy  mercy  as  of  old  be  near  us, 
And  lead  us  safely  to  thy  holy  hill. 

4  So  when  that  morn  of  endless  light  is  waking,     • 

And  shades  of  evil  from  its  splendor  flee. 
Safe  may  we  rise,  the  earth's  dark  breast  forsaking. 
Through  all  the  long  bright  day  to  dwell  with  thee. 


2«  Moi'ning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
Implore  we,  bending  low. 
That  he,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  us  as  we  go. 


MORNING. 

2  'No  sinful  word,  nor  deed  of  wrong, 

JN^or  thoughts  that  idly  rove, 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

Securely  keep,  O  God, 
Our  hearts,  beleaguered  by  the  foe, 
That  tempts  our  every  road. 

4  And  grant  that  to  thine  honor,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend ; 
That  we  begin  it  at  thy  word. 
And  in  thy  favor  end. 


3«  Prayer.  L.  M, 

1  Thou  Brightness  of  the  Father's  ray, 
True  Light  of  light,  and  Day  of  day  : 
Light's  fountain  and  eternal  spring : 
Thou  Morn  the  morn  illumining ! 

2  Glide  in,  thou  very  Sun  divine; 
With  everlasting  brightness  shine : 
And  shed  abroad  on  every  sense 
The  Spirit's  light  and  influence. 

3  Thee,  Father,  let  us  seek  aright : 
The  Father  of  perpetual  light: 
The  Father  of  Almighty  grace : 
Each  wile  of  sin  aw^ay  to  chase. 

4  Our  acts  with  courage  do  thou  fill : 
Blunt  thou  the  tempter's  tooth  of  ill : 
Misfortune  into  good  convert. 

Or  give  us  grace  to  bear  unhurt. 

5  And  Christ,  our  daily  food  be  nigh, 
And  Faith  our  daily  cup  supply :    , 


MORNING.  3 

So  may  we  quaff,  to  calm  and  bless, 
The  Spirit's  rapturous  holiness. 

4.  "  The  day  that  God  hath  llessedP  H.  M. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake  ! 

And  hail  this  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above. 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  Hither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo  !  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend, 

Their  tribute  hither  bring  : 
Here,  crowned  with  everlasting  joy. 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ. 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 


5.  The  Morning  and  Evening  Light.  L.  M. 

1  "When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine! 
Oh !  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close. 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose. 


EVENING. 

With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Father,  while  I  rest ; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise. 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 

And  at  my  life's  last  setting-sun. 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done. 
Father,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed. 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
And,  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 


g.  Prayer  for  the  Fatherless.  12s. 

1  When  the  sun  gloriously  comes  forth  from  the  ocean. 

Making  earth  beautiful,  chasing  shadows  away. 
Thus  do  we  offer  thee  our  prayer  of  devotion, 
God  of  the  fatherless !  guide  us,  guard  us  to-day. 

2  When  o'er  the  western  hills,  the  sunset  tints  blending, 

Show  us  how  quickly  fades  all  that  on  earth  seems 
bright. 
Still  to  unfading  realms  our  prayer  is  ascending, 
God  of  the  fatherless !  guide  us,  guard  us  to-night. 


Yesjper  Hymn. 

1  Haek  !  the  vesper  hymn  is  stealing, 

O'er  the  waters  soft  and  clear ; 
Nearer  yet,  and  nearer  pealing, 

Now  it  bursts  upon  the  ear  ! 
Jubilate.     Amen. 
Farther  now,  now  farther  stealing, 

Soft  it  fades  upon  the  ear. 

2  Now  like  moonlight  waves  retreating, 

To  the  shore  it  dies  along ; 


EVENING. 

Now  like  angry  surges  meeting, 
Breathes  the  mingled  tide  of  song. 
Jubilate.     Amen. 

Hush  !  again  like  waves  retreating, 
To  the  shore  it  dies  along. 


8.  Vespers.  P.  ]\r. 

1  Fading,  still  fading,  the  last  beam  is  shining ; 
Father  in  heaven  !  the  day  is  declining ; 
Safety  and  innocence  flee  with  the  light. 
Temptation  and  danger  walk  forth  with  the  night ; 
From  the  fall  of  the  shade  till  the  morning  bells  chime, 
Shield  us  from  danger  and  keep  us  from  crime ! 

Father!    have  mercy,    through   Jesus  Christ  our  Lord! 
Amen ! 

2  Father  in  heaven  !  Oh,  hear  when  we  call. 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  Saviour  of  all ! 
Fainting  and  feeble,  we  trust  in  thy  might ; 

In  doubting  and  darkness  thy  love  be  our  light ! 
Let  us  sleep  on  thy  breast  while  the  night  taper  burns, 
And  wake  in  thy  arms  when  the  morning  returns. 
Father!    have  mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord! 
Amen ! 


9#  Sabhath  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there ; 
For  these  blest  hours  the  world  I  leave. 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

2  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  in  love ; 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll. 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

12 


6  EVENING. 

3  'NoY  will  onr  days  of  toil  be  long : 
Oiii*  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod ; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 

JQ,  Vespers.  10s  &  4:S. 

1  Father  supreme !  thou  high  and  holy  One, 

To  thee  we  bow  ; 
IS^ow,  when  the  labor  of  the  day  is  done, 
Devoutly,  now. 

2  From  age  to  age  unchanging,  still  the  same. 

All-good  thou  art ; 
Hallowed  for  ever  be  thy  reverend  name 
In  every  heart ! 

8  When  the  glad  morn  upon  the  hills  was  spread. 
Thy  smile  was  there  ; 
Now,  as  the  darkness  gathers  overhead. 
We  feel  thy  care. 

4  Night  spreads  her  shade  upon  another  day 

For  ever  past ; 
So  o'er  our  faults,  thy  love,  we  humbly  pray, 
A  veil  may  cast. 

5  Silence  and  sleep,  o'er  hearts  by  earth  distressed, 

Now  sweetly  steal ; 
So  every  fear  that  struggles  in  the  breast 
Shall  faith  conceal. 

6  Thou  through  the  dark  wilt  watch  above  our  sleep 

With  eye  of  love  ; 
And  thou  wilt  wake  us  when  the  sunbeams  peep 
The  hills  above. 

7  Oh,  may  each  heart  its  gratitude  express 

As  life  expands. 
And  find  the  triumph  of  its  happiness 
In  thy  commands ! 


EVENING. 


11.  The  Departed.  P.  M. 

1  The  spirits  of  the  loved  and  the  departed 

Are  with  iis,  and  they  tell  us  of  the  sky, 
A  rest  for  the  bereaved  and  broken-hearted, 

A  house  not  made  with  hands,  a  home  on  high ; 
Holy  monitions, — a  mysterious  breath, — 

A  whisper  from  the  marble  halls  of  death. 

2  They  have  gone  from  us,  and  the  grave  is  strong. 

Yet  in  night's  silent  watches  they  are  near ; 
Their  voices  linger  round  us,  as  the  song 

Of  the  sweet  bird  that  lingers  on  the  ear, 
When,  floating  upward  in  the  flush  of  even. 

Its  form  is  lost  from  earth  and  swallowed  up  in 
heaven. 

12,  Even  Song.  lis. 

1  Be  near  us,  O  Father  !  through  night's  silent  hour ; 
Impart  to  our  slumbers  thy  calmness  divine ; 
Drop  rest  on  our  lids  like  the  dew  on  the  flower. 
That  even  our  still  slee]^  may  have  something  of  thine. 

2  Oh,  watch  o'er  our  couch ;  drive  the  tempter  away ; 
From  the  sins  that  corrupt  and  betray  keep  us  free ; 
That  nor  fancy  shall  wander,  nor  passion  shall  stray. 
And  we  dream  not  a  thought  that's  displeasing  to  thee 

3  And  grant,  when  deep  sleep  o'er  our  senses  shall  close 
That  the  heart  may  still  watch,  all  unclouded  and  clear , 
Guard,  guard  still  thy  children ;  and  bless  the  repose 
That,  stainless  of  sin,  is  untouched  by  a  fear. 

4  Then  still  to  thee.  Father,  our  praises  we  pay ; 
Still  to  thee  we  will  ofl'er  love's  infinite  store ; 

Send  down  thy  pure  Spirit,  even  now  while  we  pray ; 
Be  with  us,  and  keep  us,  and  bless   evermore ! 


EVENING. 


13.  Song  in  the  Night.  Ts. 

1  Slowly,  by  God's  liand  unfurled, 
Down  around  tlie  weary  world 
Falls  the  darkness ;  oh,  how  still 
Is  the  w^orking  of  his  will ! 

2  Mighty  Spirit,  ever  nigh  ! 
Work  in  me  as  silently ; 

Veil  the  day's  distracting  sights, 
Show  me  heaven's  eternal  lights. 

3  Living  stars  to  view  be  brought 

In  the  boundless  realms  of  thought, 
High  and  infinite  desires, 
Flaming  like  those  upper  fires. 

4  Holy  truth,  eternal  right. 

Let  them  break  upon  my  sight ; 
Let  them  shine  serene  and  still, 
And  with  light  my  being  fill. 


14.  Evening  Blessing.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Holiest  !  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 

Ere  repose  our  eyelids  seal ; 
Sin  and  w^ant  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us. 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly. 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us — 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary. 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary. 
Watch eth  where  thy  people  be. 


EVENING. 


4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb. 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 


15.  Dona  7iobis pacem.  P.  M. 

1  Heak  us,  Heavenly  Father,  hear  us ! 
Give  to  us  thy  perfect  peace. 

Thou  whose  love  unsleeping 
Watch  is  ever  keeping. 
Shades  of  evening  gather ; 
Thou,  our  heavenly  Father, 
Holy  and  Merciful, 
Hear  our  evening  prayer  ! 

2  When  life's  glooms  o'ertake  us. 
Thou  wilt  not  forsake  us : 
When  life's  shadows  darken. 
Then  our  cry  wilt  hearken  ; 
Holy  and  Merciful ! 

Thou  wilt  hear  our  prayer. 
Give  us  thy  peace,  O  Lord  ! 
Keep  us  in  thy  perfect  peace. 


16.  JS^ox  et  tenebrcB.  L.  M. 

1  Again",  as  evening's  shadow^  falls. 
We  gather  in  these  hallowed  walls. 
And  vesper  Hymn  and  vesper  Prayer 
Pise  mingling  on  the  holy  air. 

May  struggling  hearts,  that  seek  release. 
Here  find  the  rest  of  God's  own  peace ; 
And,  strengthened  here  by  Hymn  and  Prayer, 
Lay  do^yn  the  burden  and  the  care  ! 

2  O  God,  our  Light,  to  thee  we  bow ! 
Within  all  shadows,  standest  thou : 


10  EVENING. 

Give  deeper  calm  than  night  can  bring, 
Give  sweeter  songs  than  li}3S  can  sing ! 
Life's  tumult  we  must  meet  again, 
We  cannot  at  the  shrine  remain  ; 
But,  in  the  spirit's  secret  cell, 
May  Hymn  and  Prayer  for  ever  dwell ! 


J7.  Lucis  Creator  optime.  L.  M. 

1  O  BLEST  Creator  of  the  light  ! 

Who  didst  the  dawn  from  darkness  bring, 
And  in  the  heaven's  glorious  height 

Didst  bid  the  stars  together  sing : 
Who,  gently  blending  eve  with  morn 

And  morn  with  eve,  didst  call  them  day ; 
Thick  flows  the  flood  of  darkness  down. 

Oh,  hear  us  as  we  come  to  pray ! 

2  Keep  thou  our  souls  from  thought  of  crime  ; 

Keep  them  from  guilt's  remorseful  strife ; 
]^ot  living  for  the  things  of  time. 

But  living  the  eternal  life. 
Teach  us  to  knock  at  heaven's  high  door ; 

Teach  us  the  prize  of  life  to  win  ; 
Teach  ns  all  evil  to  abhor. 

And  purify  ourselves  within. 


18.  marer  to  Thee.  P.  M. 

1  ISTeakee,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be  — 
E'earer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 


EVENmG.  11 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down. 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  hi  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

JS'earer  to  thee ! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear. 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me. 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts, 

Bright  with  thy  praise. 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs. 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing. 

Cleaving  the  sky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot. 

Upward  I  fly. 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 


19.  Evening  Meditations.  C.  M. 

1  Behold  the  western  evening  light ! 
It  melts  in  deepening  gloom  ; 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away. 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 


12  EVENING. 

The  winds  breathe  low, — the  withering  leaf 
Scarce  w^iispers  from  the  tree  ; 

So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 
When  good  men  cease  to  be. 

2  How  beautiful,  on  all  the  hills. 

The  crimson  light  is  shed  ! 
'Tis  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 

To  mourners  round  his  bed. 
How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
'Tis  like  the  memory  left  behind, 

When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

3  And  now  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  yellow  star  aj3pears  ; 
So  faith  springs  in  the  hearts  of  those 

Whose  eyes  are  bathed  in  tears. 
But  soon  the  morning's  happier  light 

Its  glories  shall  restore ; 
And  eyelids  that  are  sealed  in  death 

Shall  wake  to  close  no  more. 


20.  Christmas  Vesper  Hijmn.  P.  M. 

1  Depart  awhile,  each  thought  of  care. 

Be  earthly  things  forgotten  all, 
And  speak,  my  soul,  thy  vesper  prayer, 

Obedient  to  that  sacred  call. 
For  hark  !  the  pealing  chorus  swells, 

Devotion  chants  the  hymn  of  praise, 
And  now  of  joy  and  hope  it  tells. 
Till  fainting  on  the  ear,  it  says — 
Glory  be  to  thee,  our  Lord, 
Our  Lord,  our  Lord. 

2  Thine,  wondrous  babe  of  Galilee, 

Fond  theme  of  David's  harp  and  song, 


EVENING.  13 

Thine  are  the  notes  of  minstrelsy, 
To  thee  its  ransomed  chords  belong. 

And  hark !  again  the  chorus  swells, 
The  song  is  wafted  on  the  breeze. 

And  to  the  listening  earth  it  tells, 
In  accents  soft  and  sweet  as  these — 
Glory  be  to  thee,  our  Lord. 

3  My  heart  doth  feel  that  still  he's  near, 
To  meet  the  soul  in  hours  like  this, 
Else,  why,  O  why,  that  falling  tear. 

When  all  is  peace  and  love  and  bliss. 
But  hark  !  that  pealing  chorus  swells 

Anew  its  thrilling  vesper  strain, 
And  still  of  joy  and  hope  it  tells. 
And  bids  creation  sing  again — 
Glory  be  to  thee,  our  Lord. 

21,  Evening  Aspiration,  7s  &  6s. 

1  The  mellow  eve  is  gliding 

Serenely  down  the  west ; 
So,  every  care  subsiding. 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 

2  The  woodland  hum  is  rinorino; 

The  daylight's  gentle  close ; 

May  angels,  round  me  singing. 

Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  high  ; 
So,  when  in  death  benighted. 
May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendor  dawning. 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break : 
Oh !  on  the  last  bright  morning, 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 
12* 


U  EVENING. 


22.  Twilight  Hymn.  12s  &  lis. 

1  See,  daylight  is  fading  o'er  earth  and  o'er  ocean, 

The  sun  has  gone  down  on  the  far  distant  sea ; 
Oh  !  now,  in  the  hush  of  the  fitful  commotion. 
We  lift  our  tired  spirits,  blest  Saviour,  to  thee. 

2  Full  oft  wast  thou  found  afar  on  the  mountain 

As  eventide  spread  her  dark  wing  o'er  the  wave : 
Thou  Son  of  the  Highest,  and  life's  endless  fountain, 
Be  with  us,  we  pray  thee,  to  bless  and  to  save. 

3  And  oft  as  the  tumult  of  life's  heaving  billow 

Shall  toss  our  frail  bark,  driving  wild  o'er  night's  deep, 
Let  thy  healing  wing  be  stretched  o'er  our  pillow. 
And  guard  us  from  evil,  though  death  watch  our  sleep. 

4  To  God,  our  great  Father,  whose  throne  is  in  heaven, 

Who  dwells  with  the  lowly  and  humble  in  heart, 
Through  thy  Son  let  all  honor  and  glory  be  given ; 
One  God,  ever  blessed  and  praised,  thou  art. 


23.  Entire  Trust.  L.  M. 

1  Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep, 
I  lay  me  down  in  peace  to  sleep; 
Secure  I  rest  upon  the  wave. 

For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  power  to  save. 

2  I  know  thou  wilt  not  slight  my  call. 
For  thou  dost  mark  the  sparrow's  fall ! 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sleep. 
Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 

3  And  such  the  trust  that  still  were  mine. 
Though  stormy  winds  swept  o'er  the  brine, 
Or  though  the  tempest's  fiery  breath 
Roused  from  sleep  to  wreck  and  death ! 


EVENING.  15 

4  In  ocean  caves  still  safe  with  thee, 
The  germs  of  immortality  ; 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  mj  sleep, 
Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 

24,  Vespers.  L.  M. 

Thee  in  the  hymns  of  morn  we  praise. 
To  thee  our  voice  at  eve  we  raise ; 
Oh,  grant  us,  with  thy  saints  on  high. 
Thee  through  all  time  to  glorify. 

2d*  Sahctis  kumanm  sator.  L.  ]VI. 

1  O  THOU  pure  Light  of  souls  that  love. 

True  joy  of  every  human  breast, 
Sower  of  life's  immortal  seed. 

Our  Saviour  and  Redeemer  blest ! 

2  Be  thou  our  guide,  be  thou  our  goal, 

Be  thou  our  pathway  to  the  skies ; 
Our  joy  when  sorrow  tills  the  soul, 
In  death  our  everlasting  prize. 

26.  Vespers.  p.  ]\f^ 

1  The  day  expires ! 

My  soul  desires 

And  pants  to  see  that  day 
When  whate'er  hath  vexed  her  here 

Shall  be  done  awav. 


2  The  night  is  here ! 

Oh!  be  thou  near; 

Lord,  make  it  light  within 
Drive  away  from  out  my  heart 

All  the  night  of  sin. 


16  EVENING. 

3  The  sunbeams  pale, 
And  flee  and  fail. 

O  uncreated  Sun ! 
Let  thy  light  now  shine  on  us, 
Then  our  joy  were  won. 

4  All  things  that  move 
Below,  above, 

Now  with  sleep  are  blest ; 
"Work  thou  still  in  me  while  I 
Calmly  in  thee  rest. 

5  When  shall  the  sway 
Of  night  and  day 

Cease  to  rule  man  thus  ? 
When  that  brightest  of  days 
Once  shall  dawn  on  us. 

6  Oh  !  never  then 
Her  light  again 

Jerusalem  shall  miss ; 
For  the  Lamb  shall  be  her  light, 
Filling  her  with  bliss. 

27,  Evening  Prayer.  P.  M. 

1  'Tis  ISTature's  time  for  prayer — 
The  silent  praises  of  the  glorious  sky. 

And  the  earth's  orisons,  profound  and  high, 
To  Heaven  their  breathings  bear. 

2  With  them  my  soul  would  bend 
In  humble  rev'rence  at  thy  holy  throne. 
Trusting  thy  mercy  in  thy  Son  alone 

Thy  sceptre  to  extend. 

3  If  I  this  day  have  striven 

With  thy  blest  Spirit,  or  have  bowed  the  knee 
To  aught  of  earth  in  weak  idolatry, 
I  pray  to  be  forgiven. 


EVENING.  >  17' 

4  If  I  have  turned  away 

From  grief  or  suiF'ring  which  I  might  relieve, 
Careless  the  cnp  of  water  e'en  to  give, 
Forgive  me,  Lord,  I  pray. 

5  Father !  my  soul  would  be 

Pure  as  the  drops  of  eve's  unsullied  dew ; 
And  as  the  stars,  whose  nightly  course  is  true, 
So  would  I  be  to  thee. 

6  And  now,  O  Father  1  take 

The  heart  I  cast  with  humble  faith  on  thee. 
And  cleanse  its  depths  from  each  impurity. 
For  thine  own  mercy's  sake ! 

28.  The  Light  Unchanging.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Glorious  God,  we  come  to  bless  thee, 

I^ow  wdien  day  is  veiled  in  night ; 
Thou  who  know^est  no  beginning. 
Thou,  the  never-failing  Light ! 

2  Thou  the  darkness  hast  dissolved, 
And  the  outward  light  created. 

That  all  things  in  light  might  be ; 
Fixing  the  unfixed  chaos, 
Moulding  it  to  wondrous  beauty, 

Into  the  fair  world  we  see. 

3  Thou  enlightenest  man  with  reason, 

Far  beyond  thy  creatures  dumb. 
That  light  in  thy  Light  beholding, 
Wholly  light  he  might  become. 

A  Thou  hast  set  the  radiant  heavens 
With  thy  many  lamps  of  brightness, 

Filling  all  the  vaults  above, 
Day  and  night  in  turn  subjecting 
To  a  brotherhood  of  service, 

And  a  mutual  law  of  love. 


IS  __  EVENING. 

5  Bj  the  night  our  wearied  nature, 
Resting  from  its  toil  and  tears ; 
To  the  works,  Lord,  that  thou  lovest, 
Waking  ns  when  day  appears. 


29.  Trust  in  God.  P.  M. 

1  The  night  is  come,  wherein  at  last  we  rest, 
God  order  this  and  all  things  for  the  best ! 
Beneath  his  blessing,  fearless  may  we  lie. 

Since  he  is  nigh. 

2  Drive  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  far  away  ; 
O  Father,  watch  o'er  us  till  dawning  day, 
Body  and  soul  alike  from  harm  defend, 

Thine  angels  send. 

3  Let  holy  prayers  and  thoughts  our  latest  be, 
Let  us  awake  with  joy,  still  close  to  thee  ; 

In  all  serve  thee ;  in  every  deed  and  thought 
Thy  praise  be  sought. 

4  Give  to  the  sick,  as  thy  beloved,  sleep ; 

And  help  the  captive,  comfort  those  who  weep ; 
Care  for  the  widows'  and  the  orphans'  woe ; 
Keep  far  our  foe. 

5  Father,  thy  Name  be  praised,  thy  kingdom  come. 
Thy  will  be  wrought  as  in  our  heavenly  home ; 
Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 

Us  now  and  ever !     Amen. 


30.  Hymn  of  Trust.  L.  M. 

1  O  Love  Divine,  that  stooped  to  share 
Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear. 
On  Thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care. 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near  I 


EVENING.  19 

2  Tliougli  long  the  weary  way  we  treatl, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
'No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread. 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near ! 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief. 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf,    * 
Shall  softly  tell  lis,  Thou  art  near ! 

4  On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

O  Love  Divine,  for  ever  dear. 
Content  to  sufter  while  we  know. 
Living  and  dying.  Thou  art  near ! 

31.  Easter. —  Vespers.  P.  M. 

1  Smile  praises,  O  sky. 

Soft  breathe  them,  O  air. 
Below,  and  on  high. 

And  everywhere ! 
The  black  troop  of  storms 

Has  yielded  to  calm  ; 
Tufted  blossoms  are  peeping. 

And  early  palm. 

2  Arouse  thee,  O  spring ; 

Ye  flowers,  come  forth ; 
With  thousand  hues  tintincj 

The  soft  green  earth  : 
Ye  violets  tender. 

And  sweet  roses  bright. 
Gay  Lent-lilies  blended 

With  pure  lilies  white. 

3  Sw^eep,  tides  of  rich  music, 

The  full  veins  along ; 
And  pour  in  full  measure, 
Sweet  voices,  j 


20  EVENING. 

Sing,  sing,  fur  He  livetli, 

He  lives,  as  He  said  ; 
The  Lord  has  arisen 

Unharmed  from  the  dead. 

4  Clap,  clap  your  hands,  mountains  ; 

Ye  valleys,  resound : 
Leap,  leap  for  joy,  fountains  ; 

Ye  hills,  catch  the  sound. 
All  triumph  !  He  liveth. 

He  lives,  as  He  said  ; 
The  Lord  hath  arisen 

Unharmed  from  the  dead. 

32,  Yesper  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  LoKD  of  eternal  purity  ! 

Who  dost  the  world  with  liglit  adorn, 
And  paint  the  tracts  of  azure  sky 
With  lovely  hues  of  eve  and  morn : 

2  Who  didst  command  the  sun  to  light 

His  fiery  wheel's  eifulgent  blaze  ; 
Didst  set  the  moon  her  circuit  bright ; 
The  stars  their  ever-winding  maze : 

3  That,  each  within  its  ordered  sphere. 

They  might  divide  the  night  from  day  ; 
And  of  the  seasons  through  the  year. 
The  well-remembered  signs  display  : 

4  Scatter  our  niglit,  eternal  God, 

And  kindle  thy  pure  beam  within  ; 
Free  us  from  guilt's  oppressive  load. 
And  break  the  deadly  bonds  of  sin. 


EVENING.  21 

33.  Su7iset,  P.  M. 

1  The  sun  is  set.     I  mark  the  stars  as  gleaming,  one  by 

one, 
Bright  through  the  twilight's  deepening  shade  the  gems 

of  evening  shone ; 
Till  rising  o'er  the  eastern  hills  the  full-orbed  moon  is 

seen, 
And  in  her  brightness  walking  forth   along  the  blue 

serene. 

2  And  oh,  while  these  fair  w^orks  of  thine  possess  my 

raptured  thought. 
The  moon  wdiich  thy  right  hand  hatli  formed,  the  stars 

thy  fingers  wrought ; 
Lord,  what  is  man,  I  cry,  that  thou  a  glance  on  him 

shouldst  throw ; 
Or  son  of  man,  that  thou  from  heaven  shouldst  visit 

him  below  ? 

3  O'er  him  the  solitude  of  night  and  stillness  soon  shall 

creep. 
As  o'er  this  fading  face  of  things,  and  mantle  him  in 

sleep ; 
But  thou  hast  said,  we  shall  not  sleep  in  everlasting 

night, 
But  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye  shall  Avake  again  to 

light. 

4  Grant  that  each  evening  in  its  course  this  wayward 

heart  may  find, 

Still  more  observant  of  thy  laws,  and  to  thy  will  re- 
signed ; 

And  when  the  last  dread  evening  comes,  do  thou  my 
soul  convey. 

With  thee  among  thy  saints  to  dwell  in  never-ending 
day! 


22  GOD. 


GOD. 


34.  -^  Sunday  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  LoKD  of  all  being  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star ; 
Centre  and  sonl  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near  ? 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day  ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  thy  smile  withdrawn  ; 
Our  noontide  is  thy  gracious  dawn  ; 
Our  rainbow  arch  thy  mercy's  sign  ; 
AH,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  thine ! 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above. 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  w^armth  is  love, 
Before  thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5  Grant  us  thy  truth  to  make  us  free. 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  thee. 
Till  all  thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame ! 


35.  Wonders  of  God's  Condescension,  Ts. 

1  Hallelujah  !  raise,  oh,  raise 
To  our  God  the  song  of  praise: 
All  his  servants  join  to  sing, 
God,  our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

2  Blessed  be  for  evermore 

That  dread  name  which  we  adore : 


GOD.  23 

O'er  all  nations,  God  alone, 
Higher  than  the  heavens  his  throne. 

3  Yet  to  view  the  heavens  he  bends  ; 
Yea,  to  earth  he  condescends ; 
Passing  by  the  rich  and  great, 
For  the  low  and  desolate. 

4  He  can  raise  tlie  poor  to  stand 
With  the  princes  of  the  land  ; 
Wealth  npon  the  needy  shower, 
Set  the  lowliest  high  in  power. 

5  He  the  broken  spirit  cheers, 
Turns  to  joy  the  mourner's  tears  ; 
Such  the  wonders  of  his  ways  : 
Praise  his  name,  forever  praise. 

36.  The  Spirit  of  a  little  Child.  C.  M. 

1  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life 

Is  portioned  out  for  me ; 
The  changes  that  will  surely  come 

I  do  not  fear  to  see : 
I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind, 

Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 

2  I  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  wipe  the  weeping  eyes ; 
A  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  ask  thee  for  the  daily  strength, 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
A  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  thy  side ; 
Content  to  till  a  little  space, 

If  thou  be  glorified. 


24  GOD. 


And  if  some  things  I  do  not  ask, 

Among  my  blessings  be, 
I'd  have  my  spirit  filled  the  more 

With  grateful  love  to  thee ; 
More  careful — not  to  serve  tliee  much, 

But  please  thee  perfectly. 


37.  ^^  ancient  Hymn  of  Praise  to  God.  L.  M. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord ! 

We  praise  thy  name  with  one  accord ; 
Thy  saints,  who  here  thy  goodness  see. 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  thee. 

2  To  thee  aloud  all  angels  cry. 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high : 
Thee,  holy,  holy,  holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng; 
The  prophets  swell  th'  immortal  song ; 
The  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  thee ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end  for  evermore ! 

5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray. 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day ; 
Have  mercy.  Lord !  we  trust  in  thee ; 
Oh,  let  ns  ne'er  confounded  be ! 


38.       "  ^ho  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  GodP  10s  &  lis. 

1  Oh,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above ; 
Oh,  gratefully  sing  his  power  and  his  love  ! 


GOD.  25 

Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  days; 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  Oh,  tell  of  his  might,  oh,  sing  of  his  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space ! 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form. 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light. 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plains, 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rains. 

4  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail. 
In  thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail ; 

Thy  mercies  how  tender  !  how  firm  to  the  end ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Eedeemer,  and  Friend. 


39.  ''God  is  Love:'  8s  &  Ys. 

1  God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  he  w^akes,  and  w^oe  he  lightens  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move : 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  Even  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth. 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  his  brightness  streameth : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4:  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above : 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


26  GOD. 


40.  ''The  Lord  is  7ny  salvation  ^  whom      ^    o 

shall  If  ear  r  ^ 

1  God  is  my  strong  salvation  ; 

What  foe  liave  I  to  fear? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 
My  Light,  my  Help,  is  near. 

2  Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  in  the  fight  I  stand  ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me. 
With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

3  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance ; 

My  sonl,  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  thy  affiance. 
When  faint  and  desolate. 

4  His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen, 
The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace ! 


41,  Prayer  for  the  Father'^  s  (juidance.        8  s  &  Ts. 

1  Gently,  Lord  !  oh,  gently  lead  us 

Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears  ; 
Through  the  changes  thou'st  decreed  us, 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears  : 
When  temptation's  darts  assail  ns. 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray. 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us. 

Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

2  Li  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

Li  the  hour  when  deatli  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear : 


GOD.  2T 


And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 
Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest ; 

Till,  by  angel  bands  attended, 
"We  awake  amono-  the  blest. 


& 


42.  God^s  Providence.  Ys. 

1  Children  of  God  lack  nothing, 

His  promise  bears  them  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too. 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens 

No  creature  but  is  fed  ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

2  Though  vine  and  fig- tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear ; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

]^or  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice. 
For  while  in  him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

43.  Longing  for  rest  in  God.  7s  &  6s. 

1  O  Almighty  God  of  love  ! 

Thy  holy  arm  display ; 
Send  us  succor  from  above. 

Against  the  evil  day ; 
Arm  our  weakness  with  thy  power. 
Put  thy  strength  our  hearts  within. 
Be  our  stronghold  and  our  tower, 


Against  the  assaults  of 


"to 


Sin. 


2  Could  we  of  thy  strength  take  hol( 
And  always  feel  thee  near. 


28  GOD. 

Confident,  divinely  bold, 

Our  souls  would  know  no  fear. 

IS'othing  could  their  firmness  shock ; 

Though  the  gates  of  hell  assail, 

Were  we  built  upon  the  rock. 
They  never  could  prevail. 

3  Thou  wouldst,  in  the  trying  hour, 

A  sure  protection  be, 
Guard  us  from  temptation's  power, 

And  fix  our  sonls  on  thee. 
Lord,  on  thee  our  trust  is  placed, 
I^ever  thence  may  we  remove. 
In  the  arms  of  love  embraced, 

Thine  everlasting  love. 

44.  The  Penitent  Son.  C,  M. 

1  O,  RICHLY,  Father,  have  T  been 

Blest  evermore  by  thee  ! 
And  morning,  noon,  and  night  thou  hast 
Preserved  me  tenderly. 

2  And  yet  the  love  which  thou  shouldst  claim 

To  idols  I  have  given  ; 
Too  oft  have  bound  to  earth  the  hopes 
That  know  no  home  but  heaven. 

3  Unworthy  to  be  called  thy  son, 

I  come  with  shame  to  thee, 
Father! — O,  more  than  Father,  thou 
Hast  always  been  to  me ! 

4  Help  me  to  break  the  heavy  chains 

The  world  has  round  me  thrown. 
And  know  the  glorious  liberty 
Of  an  obedient  son. 

5  That  I  may  henceforth  heed  whate'er 

Thy  voice  within  me  saith, 


GOD.  29 

Fix  deeply  in  mj  heart  of  hearts 
A  principle  of  faith, — 

6  Faith  tliat,  like  annor  to  my  soul, 
Shall  keep  all  evil  out, 
More  mighty  than  an  angel  host, 
Encamping  round  about. 

45.  The  Light  of  Life.  Ts. 

1  Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire  ! 

Love  divine  thyself  impart : 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire ; 

Enter  every  drooping  heart: 
Every  mournful  spirit  cheer, 

Scatter  all  our  doubt  and  gloom; 
Fatlier,  in  thy  grace  appear, 

To  thy  human  temples  come ! 

2  Come  in  this  accepted  hour, 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in  ; 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power, 

Eooting  out  the  seeds  of  sin  : 
JS'othing  more  can  we  require, 

We  can  rest  in  nothing  less  : 
Be  thou  all  our  heart's  desire, 

All  our  joy  and  all  our  peace. 

46.  Prayer  of  a  Stricken  People.  7s  &  6s. 

1  O  Thou  whose  power  stupendous 

Upholds  the  earth  and  sky, 
Thy  grace  preserving  send  us — 
To  thee,  O  Lord  !  we  cry. 

2  From  wilds  of  fearful  error. 

Wherein  we  darkly  stray, 
Oppressed  with  doubt  and  terror 
For  saving  aid  we  pray. 

13 


30  GOD. 


O  God  of  mercy,  hear  us  ! 

Our  pain,  our  sorrow,  see; 
Thy  healing  pity  spare  us, 

And  brinof  us  home  to  thee ! 


47,  God  everywhere  present.  7s. 

1  They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace 
Find  that  throne  in  every  phice ! 
If  we  live  a  life  of  prayer, 

God  is  present  everywhere. 

2  In  our  sickness  and  our  health, 
In  our  want,  or  in  our  wealth. 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

3  When  our  earthly  comforts  fail, 
When  the  woes  of  life  prevail, 
'Tis  the  time  for  earnest  prayer ; — 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

4  Then,  my  soul,  in  every  strait 
To  thy  Father  come,  and  wait ; 
He  will  answer  every  prayer ; — 
God  is  present  everywhere. 


48.  Coming  together  i7i  the  Name  of  Jesus.       L.  M. 

1  Geeat  God  !  the  followers  of  thy  Son, 

We  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat. 
To  worship  thee,  the  holy  one. 
And  pour  our  wishes  at  thy  feet. 

2  Oh,  grant  thy  blessing  here  to-day ! 

Oh,  give  thy  people  joy  and  peace! 
The  tokens  of  thy  love  display. 
And  favor,  that  shall  never  cease. 


GOD.  31 

3  We  seek  the  triitli  wliicli  Jesus  brought ; 

His  path  of  light  we  long  to  tread  ; 
Here  be  his  holy  doctrines  taught, 
And  here  their  purest  influence  shed. 

4  May  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  abound ; 

Our  sins  and  errors  be  forgiven ; 
And  we,  from  day  to  day,  be  found 
Children  of  God,  and  heirs  of  heaven. 


4Q,  Christian  Lorn.  7b. 

1  Father  !  we  look  up  to  thee ; 
Let  us  in  thy  love  agree ; 
Thou,  who  art  the  God  of  peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease. 

2  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Self-forgetful,  true,  and  kind  ; 
Strong,  yet  meek  in  thought  and  word. 
Like  thy  Son,  our  blessed  Lord. 

3  Let  us  for  each  other  care. 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear ; 
Ready,  when  reviled,  to  bless, 
Studious  of  the  law  of  peace. 

4  Father !  all  our  souls  inspire. 
Fill  us  with  love's  sacred  lire ; 
Guided  by  that  blessed  light. 
Order  all  our  steps  aright. 

5  Free  from  anger,  free  from  pride. 
Let  us  thus  in  thee  abide; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express, — 
All  the  heis-hts  of  holiness. 


32  GOD. 


50.  Lord^  have  mercy.  7s. 

1  Lord,  have  mercy  when  we  pray 
Strength  to  seek  a  better  way ; 
When  our  wakening  thoughts  begin 
First  to  loathe  their  cherished  sin  ; 
When  our  weary  spirits  fail, 

And  our  aching  brows  are  pale ; 
Then  thy  strengthening  grace  afford ; 
Then,  oh,  then,  have  mercy.  Lord  ! 

2  Lord,  have  mercy  when  we  know 
First  how  vain  this  world  below ; 
When  its  darker  thoughts  oppress, 
Doubts  perplex,  and  fears  distress ; 
When  the  earliest  gleam  is  given 
Of  the  bright  but  distant  heaven  ; 
Then  thy  strengthening  grace  afford  ; 
Then,  oh,  then,  have  mercy.  Lord ! 


51,  Quiet  Worship.  7s  &  6s. 

1  Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear, 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice ; 
Bid  my  quiet  spirit  hear 

The  comfort  of  thy  voice  ; 
ISTever  in  the  whirlwind  found. 
Or  where  earthquakes  rock  the  place, 
Still  and  silent  is  the  sound. 

The  whisper  of  thy  grace. 

2  From  the  world  of  sin,  and  noise, 

And  hurry,  I  withdraw  ; 
For  the  small  and  inward  voice 
I  wait  with  humble  awe ; 


GOD.  33 

Silent  am  I  now  and  still, 
Will  not  in  thy  presence  move; 
To  my  waiting  sonl  reveal 
The  secret  of  thy  love  ! 

52.  The  Angels  of  Grief.  lis  &  4s. 

1  With  silence  only  as  their  benediction, 

God's  angels  come 
Where,  in  the  shadow  of  a  great  affliction. 
The  soul  sits  dumb. 

2  Yet  would  we  say,  what  every  heart  approveth, — 

Our  Father's  will, 
Calling  to  him  the  dear  ones  whom  he  loveth. 
Is  mercy  still. 

3  Not  upon  us  or  ours  the  solemn  angel 

Hath  evil  wrought ; 
The  funeral  anthem  is  a  glad  evangel ; 
The  good  die  not ! 


4  God  calls  our  loved  ones,  but  we  lose  not  wholly 
What  he  has  given  ; 
They  live  on  earth,  in  thought  and  deed,  as  truly 
As  in  his  heaven. 


53.  Every  Place  a  Temple.  L.  M. 

1  O  Thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time. 

The  lyre  of  Hebrew  bards  w\as  strung. 
Whom  kings  adored  in  songs  sublime. 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue : 

2  l^oi  now  on  Zion's  height  alone 

Thy  favored  worshippers  may  dwell ; 
Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  thy  Son 
Sat,  weary,  by  the  patriarch's  well. 


34:  GOD. 

3  From  every  place  below  the  skies, 

The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, — 
The  incense  of  the  heart, — may  rise 
To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 

4  To  thee  shall  age,  with  snowy  hair. 

And  strength,  and  beauty,  bend  the  knee ; 
And  childhood  lisp,  with  reverent  air, 
Its  praises  and  its  prayers  to  thee. 

5  O  Thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  lyre  of  prophet  bards  was  strung, 
To  thee,  at  last,  in  every  clime. 

Shall  tem]3les  rise,  and  praise  be  sung ! 

54.  Supplication.  S.  M. 

1  The  praying  spirit  breathe, 

The  watching  power  impart. 
From  all  entanglements  beneath 

Call  off  my  peaceful  heart : 
My  feeble  mind  sustain. 

By  worldly  thoughts  oppressed ; 
Appear,  and  bid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 

2  Swift  to  my  rescue  come. 

Thy  own  this  moment  seize  ; 
Gather  my  Avandering  spirit  home. 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace : 
Suffered  no  more  to  rove 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad. 
Arrest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 

And  shut  me  up  in  God. 

55.  For  Help  ill  Weahiess.  Ss  &  Tb 

1  LoKD,  with  fervor  I  would  praise  thee 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows. 


GOD.  35 

For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me. 

And  the  j^eace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise ; 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  j)raise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray. 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away  ; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling. 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear. 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Yainly  would  my  lips  express ; 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling. 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure. 

Love's  pure  flame  w^ithin  me  raise. 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 


56.  Guide  us  in  Life  and  Death.       8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven ! 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 


36  GOD. 

Strong  Deliverer ! 
Be  tlioii  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  "When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

57.  Ashing  GocVs  Pity  and  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  O  God,  whose  dread  and  dazzling  brow 

Love  never  yet  forsook, 
On  those  who  seek  thy  presence  now 
In  deep  compassion  look. 

2  For  many  a  frail  and  erring  heart 

Is  in  thy  holy  sight. 
And  feet  too  willing  to  depart 
From  the  j^lain  w^ay  of  right. 

3  Yet,  pleased  the  humble  prayer  to  hear, 

And  kind  to  all  that  live. 
Thou,  when  thou  seest  the  contrite  tear. 
Art  ready  to  forgive. 

4:  Lord,  aid  us,  with  thy  heavenly  grace, 
Our  truest  bliss  to  find, 
Nor  sternly  judge  our  erring  race. 
So  feeble  and  so  blind. 


58,  '^Lift  up  your  hearts^  C.  M. 

1  "  Lift  up  your  hearts  !"     Yes,  I  will  lift 
My  heart  and  soul,  dear  Lord  to  thee. 
Who  every  good  and  perfect  gift 
Youchsaf 'st  so  lavishly  and  free. 


GOD.  37 

2  All  that  is  best  from  thee  comes  down 

On  us,  with  rich  and  ample  store, 
Thy  bounteous  hands  our  wishes  crown 
With  good,  increasing  more  and  more. 

3  'Twas  thou  that  gave  us  life  and  breath, 

It  is  thy  hand  that  holds  us  still, 
That  keeps  us  from  the  sleep  of  death, 
And  slielters  us  from  every  ill. 

4  All  thou  hast  given  is  thine,  then  take 

Me,  thine  own  gift,  for  all  thine  own, 
And  teach  me  every  day  to  make 
New  vows  of  love  to  thee  alone. 


59.  ^^y  ^od  and  my  cdl.  P.  M. 

1  While  thou,  O  my  God,  art  my  help  and  defender, 

]^o  cares  can  o'erwhelm  me,  no  terrors  appall ; 
The  wiles  and  the  snares  of  this  world  will  but  render 
More  lively  my  hope  in  my  God  and  my  all. 

2  Yes ;  thou  art  my  refuge  in  sorrow  and  danger ; 

My  strength  when  I  suffer ;  my  hope  when  I  fall ; 
My  comfort  and  joy  in  this  land  of  the  stranger ; 
My  treasure,  my  glory,  my  God,  and  my  all. 

3  To  thee,  dearest  Lord,  will  I  turn  without  ceasing. 

Though  grief  may  oppress  me,  or  sorrow  befall ; 
And  love  thee,  till  death,  my  blest  spirit  releasing, 
Secures  me  my  Saviour,  my  God,  and  my  all. 

4  And  when  thou  demandest  the  life  thou  hast  given, 

With  joy  will  I  answer  thy  merciful  call ; 
And  quit  thee  on  earth,  but  to  find  thee  in  heaven, 
My  portion  for  ever,  my  God,  and  my  all. 


38  GOD. 


()0,  God  seen  in  all  things.  L.  M. 

1  Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 

Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays. 

Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 

Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven. 
Those  hues  that  make  the  sun's  decline 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 

O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies. 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes, — 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine. 
So  grand,  so  countless.  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 

Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh. 
And  ever}^  flower  the  summer  wreathes, 

Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 


gl.  Eea7^  our  Prayer.  P.  M. 

1  Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  I 

Thou  who  art  Pity  where  sorrow  prevaileth, 
Thou  who  art  Safety  when  mortal  help  faileth, 
Strength  to  the  feeble,  and  Hope  to  despair, 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 


GOD.  39 

2  Hear,  Fatlier,  Lear  our  prayer! 
AYandering  unknown  in  the  land  of  the  stranger. 
Be  with  all  travellers  in  sickness  or  danger, 

Guard  thou  their  path,  guide  their  feet  from  the 
snare : 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

3  Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

Still  thou  the  tempest,  night's  terrors  revealing. 
In  lightning  flashing,  in  thy  thunder  pealing ; 
Save  thou  the  shipwrecked,  the  voyager  spare : 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer. 

4  Hear  thou  the  j)oor  that  ciy  ! 

Feed  thou  the  hungry,  and  lighten  their  sorrow. 
Grant  them  the  sunshine  of  hope  for  the  morrow : 
They  are  thy  children,  their  trust  is  on  high : 
Hear  thou  the  poor  that  cry  ! 

5  Dry  thou  the  mourner's  tear ! 

Heal  thou  the  wounds  of  time-hallowed  affection  : 
Grant  to  the  widow  and  orphan  protection-; 
Be  in  their  trouble  a  friend  ever  near: 
Dry  thou  the  mourner's  tear ! 

6  Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

Long  hath  thy  goodness  our  footsteps  attended  ; 
Be  with  the  pilgrim  whose  journey  is  ended  ; 
When,  at  thy  summons,  for  death  we  prepare. 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

62,  Homage  to  God  from  his  works.  7s. 

1  Heralds  of  creation !  cry  : 

Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
Heaven  and  earth  !  obey  the  call ; 
Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  all. 

2  For  he  spake,  and  fortli  from  night 
Sprang  the  universe  to  light ; 


40  JESUS   CHKIST. 

He  commanded  ; — nature  heard, 
And  stood  fast  npon  his  word. 

3  Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above. 
Spirits  perfected  in  love  ! 

Sun  and  moon,  your  voices  raise ; 
Sing,  ye  stars,  your  Maker's  praise ! 

4  Earth,  from  all  thy  depth  below, 
Ocean's  hallelujahs  flow ; 
Lightning,  vapor,  wind,  and  storm. 
Hail  and  snow,  his  will  perform. 

5  Yales  and  mountains  burst  in  song ; 
Kivers  roll  with  praise  along ! 
Birds  on  wings  of  rapture  soar, 
Warble  at  his  temple-door  ! 

6  High  above  all  height  his  throne ; 
Excellent  his  IS'ame  alone : 

Him  let  all  his  works  confess ; 
Him  let  every  being  bless. 


JESUS    CHEIST. 

63.  Birth  of  Jesus.  lis  &  10s. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning. 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  bend  o'er  him,  in  slumber  reclining, — 
Monarch,  Redeemer,  Restorer  of  all. 


JESUS   CHRIST.  41 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Yainly  we  offer  each  amjile  oblation, 

Yainly  with  gold  would  his  favor  secure ; 
Eicher  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

64.  Kingdom  of  Christ.  7s  &  6s. 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed. 

His  reign  on  earth  begun. 
He  conies  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free. 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  Before  him  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 
For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing. 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

3  O'er  every  foe  victorious. 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest ; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious. 

All  blessing  and  all  blest. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 


42  JESUS   CHRIST. 


g5,  ''^Did  not  our  hearts  hum  vnthin  usf        L.  M. 

1  Hath  not  thy  heart  within  thee  burned 

At  evening's  cahn  and  holy  hour, 
As  if  its  inmost  depths  discerned 
The  presence  of  a  loftier  power  'i 

2  As  they,  wdio  once  with  Jesus  trod, 

With  kindling  breast  his  accents  heard, 
But  knew  not  that  the  Son  of  God 
Was  uttering  every  burning  word, — 

3  Father  of  Jesus,  thus  thy  voice 

Speaks  to  our  hearts  in  tones  divine ; 
Our  spirits  tremble  and  rejoice. 

But  know  not  that  the  voice  is  thine. 

4  Still  be  thy  hallowed  accents  near ; 

To  doubt  and  passion  whisper  peace ; 
Direct  ns  on  our  journey  here, 

And  bid,  in  heaven,  our  wanderings  cease. 


gg.  Birth  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear. 

That  glorious  song  of  old. 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth. 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold  : — 
"  Peace  on  the  earth — good  will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King" — 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled. 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 
O'er  all  the  weary  world ; 


JESrS   CHRIST.  43 

Above  its  sad  and  lonely  plains 

Thej  bend  on  heavenly  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  ans^els  sins^. 

For  lo  !  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophet  bards  foretold, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years. 

Comes  ronnd  the  age  of  gold  ; 
When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 


67.  Christ  OKr  Befur/e.  7s. 

1  Jesus,  lover  of  my  sonl. 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Savionr,  liide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  gnide  ; 

Oh,  receive  my  sonl  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone ; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  ; 

All  my  hope  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  tlie  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find  ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind : 


4:4  JESUS   CIIPJST. 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

68.  Trust  in  Chrid.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

With  sweetness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  IS'or  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame. 

JSTor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  Oh,  hope  of  every  contrite  heart ! 

Oh,  joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  w^Jio  fall,  how  kind  thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?     Ah  !  this 
*"  JN'or  tongue  nor  pen  can  show. 

The  love  of  Jesus,  wdiat  it  is, 
Kone  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now. 
And  through  eternity. 

69.  The  Mother  of  Christ  8s  &  Ts. 

1  At  the  cross  her  station  keeping. 
Stood  the  mournful  mother  w^eeping. 

Close  to  Jesus  to  the  last : 
Through  her  heart,  his  sorrow  sharing. 
All  his  bitter  anguish  bearing, 

JSTow  at  length  the  sword  had  passed. 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  45 

Oh  !  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Was  that  mother,  higlilj  blest 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One ! 
Christ  above  in  torment  hangs, 
She  beneath  beholds  the  pangs 

Of  her  dying  glorious  Son. 

Let  me  mingle  tears  with  thee, 
Mourning  him  who  mourned  for  me. 

All  the  days  that  I  may  live ; 
By  the  cross  with  him  to  stay. 
There  with  thee  to  weep  and  pray, 

Is  all  I  ask  of  Christ  to  give. 

Christ,  wlien  thou  slialt  call  me  hence, 
Be  thou  only  my  defence, 

Be  thy  cross  my  victory  ; 
While  my  body  here  decays, 
May  my  soul  thy  goodness  praise, 

Safe  in  paradise  with  thee. 


THE  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

70.  y^^^^^  Creator  Sjnritus.  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  Divine !  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  j)ower ; 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 

2  Come  as  the  light — to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe ; 
And  lead  us  in  tliose  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  rio^liteous  ^o. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 


46  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  onr  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dew,  and  sweetly  bless 

This  consecrated  hour ; 
May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
Thy  fertilizing  power. 

5  Come  as  the  wind  w^ith  rushing  sound, 

"With  Pentecostal  grace. 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known 
Wide  as  the  human  race. 

6  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  ^^rayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  glorious  power : 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 


71.  The  Sjnrit's  Reljy,  7s. 

1  Holy  Ghost  !  with  light  divine 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away  ; 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 


2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost !  with  joy  divine 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart ; 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Ghost !  thou.  Lord  Divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne — 
Keign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 


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72.  Ministry  of  the  Spirit.  P.  M. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light, 
From  thy  clear  celestial  height, 

Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give. 
Come,  tliou  Father  of  the  poor. 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure. 
Come,  thou  Light  of  all  tliat  live. 

2  Thou,  of  all  consolers  best. 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast. 

Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow ; 
Thou,  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet. 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat. 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3  Light  immortal.  Light  divine, 
Yisit  thou  these  hearts  of  tliine. 

And  our  inmost  being  fiU  ; 
If  thou  take  thy  grace  away, 
N'o thing  pure  in  man  can  stay. 

All  his  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4  Thou  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess  and  thee  adore. 

In  thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend; 
Give  them  comfort  when  they  die, 
Give  them  life  with  thee  on  high. 

Give  them  joys  which  never  end. 


73.  The  'Witness  of  the  Spirit  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire, 
Let  us  thine  influence  prove. 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire. 
Fountain  of  life  and  love. 


48  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  Come,  IIolj  Gliost,  for  moved  by  thee, 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke ; 
Unlock  the  truth,  thyself  the  key, 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 

3  Expand  thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night ; 
On  our  disordered  spirits  move. 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 

i  God  through  himself,  we  then  shall  know 
If  thou  within  us  shine  ; 
And  sound  with  all  thy  saints  below, 
Tlie  depths  of  love  divine. 

74.  Descent  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  S.  M. 

1  Fkom  God,  thou  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour. 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  thy  power ; 
We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place. 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

The  spirit  of  all  grace. 

2  Like  a  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  weaves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

Our  soul  one  feeling  bi-eathe ; 
The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above, 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire. 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

3  Spirit  of  light,  explore. 

And  chase  our  gloom  away. 
With  lustre  sliining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  4y 

Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide ; 
O  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 

May  we  be  sanctified. 


75.     ''The  Comforter,  wliich  is  the  Holy  Ghosts    7s  &  5s. 

1  Holy  Ghost,  the  Infinite  ! 
Shine  upon  our  nature's  night 
With  thy  blessed  inward  light, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 

2  We  are  sinful :  cleanse  us,  Lord  ; 
We  are  faint :  thy  strength  afford  ; 
Lost, — until  by  thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine ! 

3  Like  the  dew,  thy  peace  distil ; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  Divine ! 

4  Li  us,  for  us,  intercede, 

And,  with  voiceless  groanings,  plead 
Our  unutterable  need, 
Comforter  Divine ! 

5  Li  us  ''  Abba,  Father,"  cry — 
Earnest  of  our  bliss  on  high, 
Seal  of  immortality, — 

Comforter  Divine ! 

6  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God  ; 
Bear  us  up  the  starry  road, 

To  the  height  of  thine  abode, 
Comforter  Divine ! 


50  CHURCH  SEASONS. 


CHURCH  SEASONS. 


76,  Tnumph  of  Christianity.  P.  M. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  tliy  sadness! 

Awake !  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more ; 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  Day-star  of  gladness; 
Arise  !  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes,  but  the  arm  that  subdned  them, 

And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far ; 
They  fled  like  the  chaif  from  the  scourge  that  pursued 
them, 
Yain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  Power  that  hath  saved  thee, 

Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should  be ; 
Shout !  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee, 
The  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 


77.  The  Birth  of  Christ.  P.  M. 

1  E'o  war  or  battle's  sound 
Was  heard  the  world  around, 

Ko  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran  ; 

But  peaceful  was  the  night. 

In  which  the  Prince  of  light, 
His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began. 

2  The  shepherds  on  the  lawn. 
Before  the  break  of  dawn. 

Sat  silent,  gazing  on  the  starry  sky ; 

When,  lo  !  a  blaze  of  light 

Burst  on  their  wondering  sight, 
With  fiery  radiance  kindling  all  on  high ; 


CHURCH  SEASONS.  51 

3  And  music,  sweet  and  clear, 
Flowed  on  the  listening  ear, 

Such  as  of  old,  the  sons  of  morning  sung: 

The  gentle  cherubim 

And  shining  seraphim 
Welcomed  their  Prince  with  rapture  on  their  tongue. 

4  Hail !  hail !  auspicious  morn  ! 
The  Saviour  Christ  is  born  ! 

(Such  was  the  immortal  seraph's  song  sublime ;) 

Glory  to  God  in  Heaven ! 

On  earth  sweet  peace  be  given. 
Sweet  peace  and  friendship  to  the  end  of  time ! 

6       Oh,  may  the  silver  chime 

Sound  through  all  coming  time ; 
And  let  the  bass  of  heaven's  deep  organ  blow. 

To  bless  the  Holy  Child, 

AVho  came  in  winter  wild. 
To  dwell  with  man  in  this  cold  world  below. 

78.  '^  Christ  is  horn  in  Bethlehem.'^  7s. 

1  Hakk  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King ! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise  ; 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies  ; 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

3  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by. 

Born  that  man,  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 


52  CIIURCII  SEASONS. 


Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Kisen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Let  us  tlien  with  angels  sing, 
"Gluiy  to  the  new-born  King!— 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !" 


79.  The  Star  of  Bethlehem..  L.  M. 

1  Whex  marshalled  on  tlie  nightly  plairj, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train. 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks. 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone,  the  Saviour,  speaks : 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode : 

The  storm  w^as  loud,  the  night  w^as  dark ; 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze. 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem, 
"When  suddenly  a  star  arose. 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all. 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease. 
And  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  thrall. 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  ]N"ow  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem. 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 


CHUKCH  SEASONS.  53 


80.  ChrUt  the  Waij,  the  Tmth,  and  the  Life.         10s. 

1  O  THOU  great  Friend  to  all  the  sons  of  men, 

AVho  once  appeared  in  humblest  guise  below, 
Sin  to  rebuke,  to  break  the  captive's  chain, 

And  call  thy  brethren  forth  from  want  and  Avoe. 

2  We  look  to  thee !  thy  truth  is  still  the  Light, 

Which  guides  the  nations,  groping  on  their  way, 
Stumbling  and  falling  in  disastrous  night. 
Yet  hoping  ever  for  the  perfect  day, 

3  Yes !  thou  art  still  the  Life ;  thou  art  the  Way 

The  holiest  know  ; — Light,  Life,  and  Way  of  heaven  ! 
And  they  who  dearest  hope,  and  deepest  pray. 

Toil  by  the  light,  life,  way,  which  thou  hast  given. 

81,  Christ  present  in  the  Spirit.  lis. 

1  Oh,  what  though  our  feet  may  not  tread  where  Christ 

trod, 
]^or  our  ears  hear  the  dashing  of  Galilee's  flood, 
E'or  our  eyes  see  the  cross  that  he  bowed  him  to  bear, 
l^ov  our  knees  press  Gethsemane's  garden  of  prayer ! 

2  Yet,  Loved  of  the  Father!  thy  spirit  is  near 

To  the  meek  and  the  lowly  and  the  penitent  here ; 
And  the  voice  of  thy  love  is  the  same,  even  now, 
As  at  Bethany's  tomb,  or  on  Olivet's  brow. 

3  Oh,  the  Outward  has  gone,  but  in  glory  and  powder 
The  Spirit  surviveth  the  things  of  an  hour ; 
Unchanged,  undecaying,  its  Pentecost  flame 

On  the  heart's  secret  altar  is  burning,  the  same. 


82.  ''Rock  of  AgesP  7& 

1  Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 
14  ' 


54  CHURCH  SEASONS. 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  riven  side  that  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure — 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Could  mj  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow — 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ! 
Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring. 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
"When  my  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne, — 
Kock  of  Ages !  cleft  for  me. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 

g3.  His  final  Entrance  into  Jerusalem.  L.  M. 

1  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 

O  Christ !  thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

2  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
The  winged  squadrons  of  the  sky 

Look  down,  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes. 
To  see  th'  approaching  sacrifice. 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh : 
The  Father,  on  his  sapphire  throne. 
Expects  his  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 
Bow  thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain ; 
Then  take,  O  Lord,  thy  power,  and  reign ! 


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84.  "  0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded  P'        7s  &  6s. 

1  O  SACKED  Head,  now  wounded ! 

With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down  ; 
O  sacred  brow,  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown ! 
Once  on  a  throne  of  glory, 

Adorned  with  light  divine, 
I^ow  all  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  On  me,  as  thou  art  dying. 

Oh,  turn  thy  pitying  eye ! 
To  thee  for  mercy  crying, 

Before  thy  cross  I  lie. 
Thine,  thine  the  bitter  passion. 

Thy  pain  is  all  for  me ; 
Mine,  mine  the  deep  transgression, 

My  sins  are  all  on  thee. 

3  What  language  can  I  borrow 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  this  dying  sorrow. 

Of  all  my  woes  the  end  ? 
Oh,  can  I  leave  thee  ever  ? 

Then  do  not  thou  leave  me ; 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  to  thee. 

4  I'e  near  when  I  am  dying; 

Then  close  beside  me  stand ; 
Let  me,  while  faint  and  sighing, 

Lean  calmly  on  tli}^  hand  : 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving. 

From  thine  eye  shall  not  move; 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  in  thy  love. 


^(->  OHUECH  SEASONS. 


85.  ^  Communion  Hymn.  S.  M. 

1  Here  in  the  broken  bread, 

Here  in  the  cup  we  take, 
His  body  and  his  blood  behold. 
Who  suffered  for  our  sake. 

2  O  thou  who  didst  allow 

Thy  Son  to  suffer  thus. 
Father,  what  more  couldst  thou  have  done 
Than  thou  hast  done  for  us? 

3  We  are  persuaded  now 

That  nothing  can  divide 
Thy  children  from  thy  boundless  love, 
Displayed  in  him  who  died  ; — 

4  Who  died  to  make  us  sure 

Of  mercy,  truth,  and  peace. 
And  from  the  power  and  pains  of  sin 
To  bring  a  full  release. 


y6.  ^^^  Easter  Hymn.  P.  M. 

1  Awake,  thou  wintry  earth — 
Fling  off  thy  sadness  ! 
Fair  vernal  flowers,  laugh  forth 
Your  ancient  gladness ! 
Christ  is  risen ! 


2  Wave,  woods,  your  blossoms  all — 

Grim  death  is  dead  ! 
Ye  weeping  funeral  trees. 
Lift  up  your  head — 
Christ  is  risen ! 

3  Come,  see !  the  graves  are  green  ; 

It  is  light — let's  go 


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Where  our  loved  ones  rest 
In  hope  below. 
Christ  is  risen ! 

4  All  is  fresh  and  new, 

Full  of  spring  and  light ; 
Wintry  heart,  why  wear'st  the  hue 
Of  sleep  and  night  ? 
Christ  is  risen  ! 

5  Leave  thy  cares  beneath, 

Leave  thy  worldly  love ; 
Begin  the  better  life 
With  God  above. 
Christ  is  risen ! 


87.  AntJiem  for  Easter  Sunday.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed,  'tis  bent 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And  with  my  heart  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 

Sons  of  men  and  angels,  cry  ; 
Kaise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens  ;  and  earth,  reply. 

3  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb, 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 

Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won  ; 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er. 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 


58  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

5  Yain  the  stone,  tlie  watch,  the  seal, 
Clirist  liath  burst  the  bars  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

Hall ehij  ah  ;  A m  en . 

88.  The  City  of  God. 

CHORUS. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exnltingly  sing : 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  king ! 

1  Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling. 

The  Son  of  the  highest,  how  lowly  his  birth  ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling. 

He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns  upon  earth. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

2  Tell  how  he  cometh ;  from  nation  to  nation. 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo  round  ; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  he  offers  salvation, 

How  his  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crowned. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing. 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise ; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing: 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and  the  skies. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

89.  The  Coronation.  C.  M. 

1  All  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 


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Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small. 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Oh,  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

90.  "  ^rike  the  cymbaV  8s  &  7s. 

1  Strike  the  cymbal,  roll  the  timbrel. 

Let  the  trump  of  triumph  sound  ; 
Joyous  singing,  tributes  bringing, 
Th'  isles  exult,  and  seas  resound. 

2  Lo  !  he's  risen  from  death's  dark  prison, 

Rays  divine  his  eyes  relume ; 
Judah's  Lion,  King  of  Zion, 

Lord  o'er  death,  hath  fled  the  tomb. 

3  Judah's  Lion,  King  of  Zion, 

Lord  o'er  death,  hath  fled  the  tomb  ; 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Mortals,  strike  your  tuneful  lyres — 
Holy  mirth  the  day  inspires. 


60  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

4  "What  are  nations— what  their  stations? 

God  in  Christ  is  Lord  of  hosts, 
God  of  thunder,  Lord  of  wonder : 
Yain  are  mortals,  vain  their  boasts. 

5  What  are  Jewry's  nionarchs  now  ! 
Low  before  Emanuel  bow, 

Holy  Son  of  God  supreme, 
Mortal,  mortals  to  redeem. 
Praise  him,  praise  him. 
Exulting  nations,  praise ; 
Praise  him,  praise  him. 
Exulting  nations,  praise. 
Hosanna,  hosanna,  hosanna ! 


91,  Glorying  in  the  Cross.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  we  glory, 

Towerina:  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 


t? 


All  the  liarht  of  sacred  stoi 


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y 


Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  us, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy  ; 
l^ever  shall  the  cross  forsake  us, 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy  ! 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  our  way ; 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure. 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  througli  all  time  abide. 


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5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  we  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
AH  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


92.  Easier  Hymn.  P.  M. 


Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 

For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  cannot  die. 
Yain  were  the  terrors  that  gathered  around  him, 

And  short  the  dominion  of  death  and  the  grav^e ; 
He  burst  from  the  fetters  of  darkness  that  bound  him. 

Resplendent  in  glory,  to  live  and  to  save. 
Loud  was  the  chorus  of  angels  on  high, — 
"The  Saviour  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die." 

Glory  to  God,  in  full  anthems  of  joy ; 

The  being  he  gave  us  death  cannot  destroy. 
Sad  were  the  life  we  must  part  with  to-morrow. 

If  tears  were  our  birthright,  and  death  were  our  end 
But  Jesus  hath  cheered  the  dark  valley  of  sorrow, 

And  bade  us,  immortal,  to  heaven  ascend. 
Lift,  then,  your  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 


93.  Christ  is  risen,  7s. 

1  Angel,  roll  the  stone  away ! 
Death,  give  up  thy  mighty  prey ! 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glow^ing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  Shout,  ye  saints,  in  rapturous  song ; 
Let  the  notes  be  sweet  and  strong ; 
Hail  the  Son  of  God,  this  morn, 
From  his  sepulchre  new  born  ! 

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62  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

3  Cliristians,  diy  your  flowing  tears  ; 
Calm  those  unbelieving  fears ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save ; 
See  his  own  deserted  grave ! 

4  Powers  of  heaven,  seraphic  fires, 
Sing,  and  sweep  your  sounding  lyres ; 
Sons  of  men,  in  joyful  strain 

Hail  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign  ! 

5  Every  note  with  rapture  swell, 
And  the  Saviour's  triumph  tell ; 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king? 


94.  The  Ascension.  C.  M. 

1  The  Apostles  on  the  mountain  stand — 
The  mystic  mount — in  Holy  Land  ; 
They,  w^ith  the  blessed  Mother,  see 
Jesus  ascend  in  majesty. 

2  The  angels  say  to  the  eleven, — 

"  Why  stand  ye  gazing  into  heaven  ? 
This  is  the  Saviour — this  is  he ! 
Jesus  hath  triumphed  gloriously  !" 

3  May  our  afi*ections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend. 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne. 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own ! 

4  Be  thou  our  present  joy,  O  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  sure  reward  ; 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee. 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee ! 


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95.  Pentecost  C.  M. 

1  When  lirst  the  Spirit  of  our  God 
Came  down  his  flock  to  find, 
A  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad, 
A  rushing  mighty  w^ind. 

2  JSTor  doth  the  outward  ear  alone 

At  that  high  warning  start ; 
Conscience  gives  back  the  appaUing  tone ; 
'Tis  echoed  in  the  heart. 

3  It  fills  the  church  of  God  ;  it  fills 

The  sinful  world  around  ; 
Only  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 
No  place  for  it  is  found. 


4  To  other  strains  such  souls  are  set ; 

A  giddy  whirl  of  sin 
Fills  ear  and  brain,  and  will  not  let 
Heaven's  harmonies  come  in. 

5  Come,  Lord,  come  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power, 

Oj^en  our  ears  to  hear ; 
Let  us  not  miss  the  accepted  hour ; 
Save,  Lord,  by  love  or  fear. 


96.  WMtsmiday. 

1  Holy  Spirit ;  Love  Divine ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast : 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

2  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  : 
Keep  me  thine,  for  ever  thine ; 
Let  thy  love  and  joy  be  mine. 


CHURCH   SEASONS. 


97.  Baptism  of  a  Child.  S.  M. 

1  To  thee,  O  God  in  heaven, 
Tliis  little  one  we  bring, 

Giving  to  thee  what  thou  hast  given, 
Our  dearest  offering. 

2  Into  a  world  of  toil 
These  little  feet  will  roam, 

Where  sin  its  purity  may  soil, 
Where  care  and  grief  may  come. 

3  Oh,  then,  let  thy  pure  love, 
With  influence  serene. 

Come  down,  like  water,  from  above. 
To  comfort  and  make  clean  ! 

98.  Baptism  of  Children.  S.  M. 

1  To  Him  who  children  blest. 
And  suffered  them  to  come, 

To  Him  who  took  them  to  his  breast, 
We  bring  these  children  home. 

2  To  thee,  O  God,  whose  face 
Their  spirits  still  behold, 

We  bring  them,  praying  that  thy  grace 
May  keep,  thine  arms  enfold. 

3  And  as  this  water  falls 

On  each  unconscious  brow, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  grant,  O  Lord, 

To  keep  them  pure  as  now ! 

99.  Baptism  of  Infants.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding. 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading. 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 


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2  1^0 w,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm ; 
There,  we  know,  thj  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Kever,  from  thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving. 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

100.  Christ  our  Life. 

1  O  BREAD  to  pilgrims  given, 
O  food  that  angels  eat, 
O  manna  sent  from  heaven 


5 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet ! 
Give  us,  for  thee  long  pining. 

To  eat  till  richly  filled  ; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 

Our  every  wish  is  stilled  ! 

2  O  water,  life-bestowing, 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  fountain  purely  flowing, 

A  fount  of  love  thou  art ! 
Oh,  let  us,  freely  tasting, 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage ! 
Thy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 

We  thee  unseen  adore  ; 
Thy  faithful  word  believing, 
We  take— and  doubt  no  more; 


7  s 


ee  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

Give  us,  thou  true  and  loving, 
On  earth  to  live  in  thee ; 

Then,  death  the  veil  removing, 
Thy  glorious  face  to  see ! 


101,  One  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Yine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord. 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  yield  to  thee,  O  Lord ! 

2  Joined  in  one  body  may  we  be ; 

One  inward  life  partake ; 
One  be  our  heart,  one  heavenly  hope 
In  every  bosom  wake. 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils. 

One  Wisdom  be  our  guide ; 
Taught  by  one  Spirit  from  above. 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

I:  Then,  when  among  the  saints  in  light 
Our  joyful  spirits  shine. 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine. 


102.  One  in  Christ.  0.  M. 

1  A  HOLY  air  is  breathing  round, 

A  fragrance  from  above  ; 
Be  every  soul  from  sense  unbound, 
Be  every  spirit  love. 

2  O  God,  unite  us  heart  to  heart, 

Li  sympathy  divine. 
That  we  be  never  drawn  apart, 
And  love  not  thee  nor  thine: 


CHURCH   SEASONS.  67 

But,  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  taught, 

And  all  thy  gracious  word, 
Be  nearer  to  each  other  brought, 

And  nearer  to  the  Lord. 


7s. 


103.        ^^  Thy  peojyle  shall  he  my  people^  and  thy 

God  my  God.'''' 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  souo^ht  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod. 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  ]^ow  to  you  my  spirit  turns — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren  !  where  your  altar  burns, 
Oh,  receive  me  into  rest ! 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam. 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home. 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave; 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore. 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more. 
Every  idol  I  resign. 


JQ4,  Communion  Hymn.  7s. 

1  WniLE  we  here  remember  thee. 

Who  wast  for  our  ransom  slain. 
Let  thy  love,  thy  purity. 

Saviour,  in  our  souls  remain. 

2  Father,  while  we  break  this  bread. 

And  thy  Christ  remember  thus. 
Make  us  one  with  him,  our  Head, 
Thou  in  him,  and  he  in  us. 


68  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

3  Wliile  to  lips  with  praise  that  glow, 

This  coninninion  cup  we  press, 
Holy  Father,  help  us  grow^ 

More  like  him  we  here  confess. 

4  Eeconcile  us  by  thy  Son, 

In  whose  name  on  thee  we  call ; 
Make  us  perfect,  all  in  one — 
We  in  him,  and  thou  in  all. 


105.  OixUnatioii  Hymn.  7s. 

1  Mighty  One,  before  whose  face 

Wisdom  had  her  glorious  seat. 
When  the  orbs  that  people  space 
Sprang  to  birth  beneath  thy  feet ! 

2  Source  of  truth,  whose  rays  alone 

Light  the  mighty  world  of  mind  ! 

God  of  love,  who  from  thy  throne 

Kindly  watchest  all  mankind  ! 

• 

3  Shed,  on  those  who  in  thy  name 

Teach  the  way  of  truth  and  right, 
Shed  that  love's  undying  flange. 
Shed  that  wisdom's  2:uidino^  lio^ht. 


106.   ''Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  7nen.^^       7s. 

1  Hark  !  the  song  of  Jubilee ! 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders'  roar. 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign : 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main  ! 


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2  Hallelujah !  hark,  the  sound, 

Froui  the  centre  to  the  skies. 
Wakes,  above,  beneath,  around. 

All  creation's  harmonies 
bee!  Jehovah's  banner's  luiieo^ 

Sheathed  his  sword — he  speaks,  'tis  done,  - 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole. 

With  illimitable  sway ; 
He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll. 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away. 
Then  the  end — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall. 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all ! 


THE    CHEISTIAN    LIFE. 

1()7.  Invocation.  7s. 

1  Sovereign  and  transforming  grace ! 

We  invoke  thy  quickening  power ; 
Keign,  the  spirit  of  this  place. 
Bless  the  purpose  of  this  hour. 

2  lioJy  and  creative  Light, 

We  invoke  thy  kindling  ray  , 
Dawn  upon  our  spirits'  night, 
Turn  our  darkness  into  day. 

3  To  the  anxious  soul  impart 

Hope  all  other  hopes  above ; 
Stir  the  dull  and  hardened  heart 
With  a  longing  and  a  love. 


70  THE   CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

4  Give  the  struggling  peace  for  strife, 
Give  the  doubting  b'ght  for  gloom, 
Speed  tile  living  into  life. 

Warn  the  dying  of  their  doom. 

6  Work  in  all ;  in  all  renew, 

Day  by  day,  tlie  life  divine ; 
All  our  wills  to  thee  subdue, 
All  our  hearts  to  thee  incline. 


108.  (MtMrebe  Uqht!  V.  M. 

1  Thou  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard. 

And  took  their  flight ! 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray. 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray. 

Let  tliere  be  Hab^ 

^    Thou  who  didst  come  to  hrmg, 
On  thy  redeeming  wmg, 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Light  to  the  inly  blind. 
Oh,  now,  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light ' 

3  Descend  thou  from  Mhnve, 
Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 

Speed  on  thy  flight ! 
Move  o'er  the  waters'  face, 
Spirit  of  hope  and  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ' 


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109.  Longing  for  Christ.  8s  &  6s. 

1  Jesus,  the  strength  of  angels  strong, 
Thy  name  excels  the  sweetest  song, 
Dropping  like  nectar  from  the  tongue — 

Like  nectar  in  the  heart. 

2  Wherever  I  may  chance  to  be. 
Thee  lirst  my  heart  desires  to  see ; 
How  glad  when  I  discover  thee, 

How  blest  when  I  retain  ! 

3  Beyond  all  treasui-es  is  thy  grace ; 
Oh !  when  wilt  thou  thy  steps  retrace, 

And  satisfy  me  with  thy  face,  » 

And  make  me  wholly  glad  ? 

4  Then  come,  oh,  come,  thou  perfect  King 
Of  boundless  glory,  boundless  spring  ! 
Arise,  and  fullest  daylight  bring, 

Jesus,  expected  long ! 

5  Fountain  of  mercy  and  of  love, 
Sun  of  the  Fatherland  above. 
The  cloud  of  sadness  far  remove, 

The  light  of  glory  give  ! 


210,  ^^?  move  me!  L.  M. 

1  God  named  Love,  whose  fount  thou  art, 

Thy  crownless  church  before  thee  stands. 
With  too  much  hating  in  her  heart. 
With  too  much  striving  in  her  hands. 

2  Yet,  Lord,  thy  wronged  love  fulfil! 

Thy  church,  though  fallen,  before  thee  stands^ 
Behold,  the  voice  is  Jacob's  still, 
Albeit  the  hands  are  Esau's  hands ! 


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3  Oh,  move  ns — thou  liast  power  to  move — 
One  in  the  one  Beloved  to  be  ! 
Teach  us  the  heights  and  deptlis  of  love, 
Give  thine,  that  we  may  love  like  thee ! 

111.  "'Twill  arise  and  go  unto  ray  father'.'^''         L.  M. 

1  To  thine  eternal  arms,  O  God, 

Take  its,  thine  erring  children,  in ; 
From  dangerous  paths  too  boldly  trod, 

From  wanderino'  thoucfhts  and  dreams  of  sin. 

2  Those  arms  were  round  our  childhood's  ways, 

A  guard  through  helpless  years  to  be ; 
Oh,  leave  not  our  maturer  days ; 
We  still  are  helpless  without  thee. 

3  We  trusted  pride,  and  hope,  and  strength  ; 

Our  strength  proved  false,  our  pride  was  vain, 
Our  dreams  have  faded  all  at  lengtli ; 
We  come  to  thee,  O  Lord,  again. 

4  A  guide  to  trembling  steps  yet  be ; 

Give  us  of  thine  eternal  powers  ; 
So  shall  our  paths  all  lead  to  thee. 

And  life  smile  on  like  childhood's  hours. 


112.  Trioe  Strength.  S.  M. 

1  "  When  I  am  weak,  Fm  strong," 

The  great  Apostle  cried  ; 
What  did  not  to  the  earth  belong, 
The  might  of  heaven  suijplied. 

2  "  When  I  am  weak,  I'm  strong," 

Each  Christian  heart  repeats. 
To  tune  its  feeblest  breath  to  song. 
And  iire  its  languid  beats. 


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3  O  liolj  Strengtli !  wliose  ground 

Is  in  tlie  heavenly  land  ; 
Supporting  help  alone  is  found 
In  God's  immortal  hand. 

4  O  Blessed  !  that  appears 

When  fleshly  aids  are  spent, 
And  girds  the  mind,  when  most  it  fears, 
With  trust  and  sweet  content. 


113.  Uses  of  Affliction.  8s  &  7s. 

1  As  the  harp-strings  only  render 

All  their  treasures  of  sweet  sound, 
All  their  music,  glad  or  tender, 
Firmly  struck  and  tightly  bound : 

2  So  the  hearts  of  Christians  owe 

Each  its  deepest,  sweetest  strain, 
To  the  pressure  firm  of  woe, 
And  the  tension  tight  of  pain. 

3  Spices  crushed  their  pungence  yield ; 

Trodden  scents  their  sweets  respire ; 
Would  you  have  its  strength  revealed. 
Cast  the  incense  on  the  fire. 

4  Thus  the  crushed  and  broken  frame 

Oft  doth  sweetest  graces  yield  ; 
And  through  sufi'ering,  toil,  and  shame, 
Heavenly  incense  is  distilled ! 


114,  Comfort  in  Sorrow,  7s  &  6s. 

1  Up  !  up  !  the  day  is  breaking, 
Say  to  thy  cares.  Good-night ! 
Thy  troubles  from  thee  shaking. 
Like  dreams  in  day's  fresh  light. 


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Thou  wearest  not  the  crown, 


Nor  the  best  course  canst  tell ; 
God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
He  doeth  all  thina-s  well ! 


't>" 


2  Trust  him  to  govern,  then  ! 

'No  king  can  rule  like  him  ; 
How  wilt  thou  wonder,  when 

Thine  eyes  no  more  are  dim ; 
To  see  these  paths  which  vex  thee, 

How  wise  they  were,  and  meet  I 
The  works  which  now  perplex  thee, 

How  beautiful  complete ! 

3  Faithful  the  love  thou  sharest, 

All,  all  is  well  w^ith  thee ; 
The  crown  from  hence  thou  bearest 

With  shouts  of  victory. 
In  thy  right  hand,  to-morrow 

Thy  God  shall  place  the  palms ; 
To  him  who  chased  thy  sorrow, 

How  glad  will  be  thy  psalms ! 

115.  Midnight  Hymn.  F.  M. 

1  At  midnight  bursts  the  cry. 

So  saith  the  Evangelist, 
"  Arise !  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh, 
The  King  of  heaven,  the  Christ !" 

2  The  foolish  virgins  sleep, 

They  seek  for  light  too  late ; 
In  vain  they  knock,  and  call,  and  weej^, 
Closed  is  the  palace  gate. 

3  Let  us  keep  steadfast  guard. 

With  lighted  hearts  all  night ; 
That  when  He  comes  we  stand  prepared. 
And  meet  him  with  delight. 


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4:  Meet  for  thy  realm  in  heaven, 
Make  us,  O  holy  King ! 
That  throuo;h  the  ao^es  it  be  o:iven 

o  o  o 

To  US  thy  praise  to  sing. 

116.  Onj  of  the  Afflicted,  6s  &  4s. 

1  Lowly  and  solemn  be 
Thy  children's  cry  to  thee. 

Father  divine ! 
A  hymn  of  suppliant  breath, 
Owning  that  life  and  death 

Alike  are  thine. 

2  O  Father,  in  that  hour 

When  earth  all  succoring  power 

Shall  disavow — 
"When  spear,  and  shield,  and  crown 
In  faintness  are  cast  down, — 

Sustain  us.  Thou ! 

3  By  him  who  bowed  to  take 
The  death-cup  for  our  sake, 

The  thorn,  the  rod, —  . 
From  whom  the  last  dismay 
Was  not  to  pass  away, — 

Aid  us,  O  God ! 

4  Tremblers  beside  the  grave, 
We  call  on  thee  to  save. 

Father  divine ! 
Hear,  hear  our  suppliant  breath ; 
Keep  us,  in  life  or  death. 

Thine,  only  thine ! 

117.  ''''Gome  unto  me^  all  ye  that  labor.''''  \j.  M. 

1  Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 
Hath  taught  each  scene  the  notes  of  woe ; 


76  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan. 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow  : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  to  heal  tliy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  oppressed, 
On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load, 

In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest. 
Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God  : 

Thy  God's  thy  Saviour — glorious  word ! 

Oh,  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord ! 


118.       ^^Out  of  the  depths  have  I  criedtinto  thee^    S.  M. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  of  woe, 

To  thee,  O  Lord  !  I  cry  ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  yet  I  know 
That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  I  cast  my  hopes  on  tliee. 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  forgive ; 
If  thou  shouldst  mark  iniquity. 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live  \ 

3  I  wait  for  thee ;  I  wait. 

Confessing  all  my  sin ; 
Lord !  I  am  knocking  at  thy  gate, 
Open,  and  take  me  in. 

4  Glory  to  God  above ! 

The  waters  soon  will  cease ; 
For  lo  !  the  swift-returning  dove 
Brings  home  the  pledge  of  peace. 

5  Though  storms  his  face  obscure, 

And  dangers  threaten  loud, 
Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure, 
His  bow  is  in  the  cloud ! 


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119,  ^0  rest  hut  in  God.  6s. 

1  My  soul  dotli  long  for  thee 

To  dwell  within  my  breast; 
Unworthy  though  I  be 
Of  so  divine  a  Guest ! 

2  Of  so  divine  a  Guest 

Unworthy  though  I  be, 
Yet  hath  my  heart  no  rest 
Until  it  come  to  thee  I 

3  Until  it  come  to  thee. 

In  vain  I  look  around  ; 
In  all  that  I  can  see, 
JS'o  rest  is  to  be  found ! 

4  No  rest  is  to  be  found. 

But  in  thy  bleeding  love ; 

Oh,  let  my  w^ish  be  crowned, 

And  send  it  from  above ! 


120.  ''The  Greatest  of  these  is  Charity:'      8s  &  7s. 

1  Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy. 

Chief  among  the  blessed  three. 
Turning  sadness  into  gladness. 
Heaven-born  art  thou,  Charity ! 

2  Pity  dwelleth  in  thy  bosom. 

Kindness  reigneth  o'er  thy  heart ; 
Gentle  thoughts  alone  can  sway  thee — 
Censure  hath  in  thee  no  part. 

3  Hoping  ever,  failing  never, 

Though  deceived,  believing  still; 
Long  abiding,  all  confiding. 
To  thy  heavenly  Father's  will. 
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78  THE  CHRISTIAN"  LIFE. 

4  ]^ever  weary  of  well-doing, 

Kever  fearful  of  the  end  ; 
Claiming  all  mankind  as  brothers, 
Thou  dost  all  alike  befriend. 

5  Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy, 

Chief  among  the  blessed  three, 
Turning  sadness  into  gladness. 
Heaven-born  art  thou,  Charity  ! 

121,  Prayer  for  Help  at  all  Times.  L.  M. 

1  Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour. 

When  worldly  pleasures  lose  their  power  ? 
My  Father  !  let  me  turn  to  thee. 
And  set  each  thought  of  darkness  free. 

2  Is  there  a  time  of  racking  grief, 
AVhich  scorns  the  prospect  of  relief? 
My  Father !  break  the  cheerless  gloom. 
And  bid  my  heart  its  calm  resume. 

3  Is  there  an  hour  of  peace  and  joy. 
When  hope  is  all  my  soul's  employ? 
My  Father !  still  my  hopes  will  roam. 
Until  they  rest  with  thee,  their  home. 

4  The  noontide  blaze,  the  midnight  scene. 
The  dawn,  or  twilight's  sweet  serene. 
The  glow  of  health,  the  dying  hour. 
Shall  own  my  Father's  grace  and  power. 


122.  ''Oome  to  the  Arh''  C.  M. 

1   Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark. 
To  Jesus  come  away. 
The  pestilence  walks  forth  by  night. 
The  arrow  flies  by  day. 


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2  Come  to  the  ark  :  the  waters  rise,     . 

The  seas  their  billows  rear, 
AYhile  darkness  gathers  o'er  the  skies. 
Behold  a  refui^e  near! 

3  Come  to  the  ark,  all,  all  that  weep 

Beneath  the  sense  of  sin  ; 
"Without,  deep  calleth  unto  deep. 
But  all  is  peace  within. 

4  Come  to  the  ark,  ere  yet  the  flood 

Your  lingering  steps  oppose  ; 
Come,  for  the  door  which  open  stood 
Is  now  about  to  close. 


123.     ^^ I  will  love  thee^  0  Lorcl^  my  strengthP    10s  &  ( 

1  I  LOVE  my  God,  but  with  no  love  of  mine. 

For  I  have  none  to  give ; 
I  love  thee.  Lord,  but  all  the  love  is  thine. 

For  by  thy  life  I  live : 
I  am  as  nothing,  and  rejoice  to  be 
Emptied,  and  lost,  and  swallowed  up  in  thee. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  alone  art  all  thy  children  need. 

And  there  is  none  beside ; 
From  thee  the  streams  of  blessedness  proceed, 

In  thee  the  blest  abide, — 
Fountain  of  life  and  all-abounding  grace. 
Our  Source,  our  Centre,  and  our  Dwelling-place. 


124.  '^Faint^  yet  jyur suing.''''  lis. 

1  Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way, 
The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  his  word  is  our  stay ; 
Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  ti-ial  be  near, 
The  Lord  is  our  refnf»x\  and  whom  ciii  wo  feai"  ^ 


80  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

2  He  raisetli  tlie  fallen,  he  clieeretli  the  faint ; 

The  weak  and  oppressed — he  will  hear  their  complaint ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter  ?  our  help  is  in  God  ! 

3  And  to  his  green  pastures  our  footsteps  he  leads ; 
His  flock  in  the  desert  how  kindly  he  feeds! 
The  lambs  in  his  bosom  he  tenderly  bears, 

And  brings  back  the  Avanderers  al]  safe  from  the  snares. 

4  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is  our  light ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is  our  might ; 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we  come. 

The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  and  heaven  is  our  home ! 


125.         "6^A,  liappy  day^  that  fixed  my  choice.'^''       L.  M. 

1  Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice. 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  Oh,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  liis  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on. 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  JS^ow,  rest,  my  long-divided  heart ! 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  ans-els'  bread  to  feast. 


5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow 
That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear. 


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Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


126.  Mary.  P.  M. 

1  Her  eyes  are  homes  of  silent  prayer, 

]S^or  otlier  thought  her  mind  admits. 

But — he  was  dead,  and  there  he  sits. 

And  He  that  brought  him  back,  is  there. 

2  Then  one  deep  love  doth  supersede 

All  other,  when  her  ardent  gaze 
Roves  from  the  living  brother's  face. 
And  rests  upon  the  Life  indeed. 

3  All  subtle  thought,  all  curious  fears. 

Borne  down  by  gladness  so  complete. 
She  bows,  she  bathes  the  Saviour's  feet 
With, costly  spikenard  and  with  tears. 

4  Thrice  blest  whose  lives  are  faithful  prayers. 

Whose  loves  in  higher  love  endure ; 
What  souls  possess  themselves  so  pure, 
Or  is  there  blessedness  like  theirs  % 


127.  Joij  over  the  Returning  Prodigal.  S.  M. 

1  Hakk  !  through  the  courts  of  heaven 

Angelic  voices  sound. 
He  that  was  dead  now  lives  again. 
He  that  was  lost  is  found. 

2  God  of  unfailing  grace. 

Send  down  tln^  Spirit  now ; 
Oh,  raise  the  lowly  soul  to  hope, 
And  make  the  lofty  bow. 

3  In  countries  far  from  home. 

On  earthly  husks  who  feed. 


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Back  to  their  Fathers  house,  O  Lord, 
Their  wandering  footsteps  lead. 

4  Then  at  eacli  soul's  return. 

The  heavenly  harp  shall  sound  ; 
He  that  was  dead  now  lives  again, 
He  that  was  lost  is  found ! 


128.  ^^Rtmew  a  right  spirit  within  mey       7s  &  6s. 

1  Gke.\t  Author  of  my  being, 

I  am  consumed  with  care ; 
The  ills  of  thy  decreeing, 

Enable  me  to  bear  : 
The  spirit  of  contrition. 

Oh,  may  I  now  receive ; 
For  all  my  soul's  ambition 

Is  worthily  to  grieve ! 

2  The  grief  beyond  expressing, 

To  me,  O  Lord,  impart ; 
I  ask  this  onlv  blessing — 

An  humble,  broken  heart : 
The  justice  of  thy  sentence 

With  meekest  awe  to  own ; 
And  spend,  in  deep  repentance, 

My  last,  expiring  groan. 

3  In  that  decisive  hour, 

When  pain,  with  life,  shall  end. 
Then,  O  thou  God  of  power. 

Thou  God  of  love,  attend  ! 
And  bear,  oh,  bear  my  burden. 

And  helj)  my  last  distress ; 
And  give  me  back  my  pardon. 

And  bid  me  die  in  peace ! 


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129.  ''Fear  not,  little  flock:'  7s  &  6s. 

1  In  heavenly  love  abiding, 

No  change  my  heart  shall  fear, 
And  safe  is  such  confiding. 

For  nothing  changes  here : 
The  storm  may  roar  without  mc, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid, 
But  God  is  round  about  n:c, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed  ? 

2  Wherever  he  may  guide  me,  , 

1^0  want  shall  turn  me  back; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me. 
And  nothing  can  I  lack : 
His  wisdom  ever  waketli. 
His  sight  is  never  dim : 
He  knows  the  way  he  taketh, 
And  I  will  walk  with  him. 

3  Green  pastures  are  before  me, 
Which  yet  I  have  not  seen ; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 

Where  darkest  clouds  h:ive  been  : 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure, 
^  M}^  path  to  life  is  free, 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure. 
And  he  will  walk  with  me. 


130.  "Itiswelir  8s&4s. 

1  TimoiJGn  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour, 
All  will  be  well : 
Fi-ee  and  changeless  is  his  favor ; 
All.  all  is  well : 


84  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Precious  is  the  blood  that  liealed  us ; 
Perfect  is  the  grace  that  sealed  us ; 
Strong  the  hand  stretclied  out  to  shield  us ; 
All  must  be  well. 

2  Though  we  pass  through  tribulation, 

All  will  be  well ; 
Ours  is  such  a  full  salvation ; 

All,  all  is  well : 
Happy,  still  in  God  confiding. 
Fruitful,  if  in  Christ  abiding, 
Holy,  through  the  Spirit's  guiding. 

All  must  be  welL 

3  "We  expect  a  bright  to-morrow  ; 

All  will  be  well : 
Faitli  can  sing  through  days  of  sorrow, 

All,  all  is  well : 
On  our  Father's  love  relying, 
Jesus  every  need  supplying. 
Or  in  living,  or  in  dying. 

All  must  be  well. 


131.  "  Conie^  thou  Fount  of  every  hlessingP    8s  &  7s. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing. 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing,  ' 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure. 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above ; 
Oh,  the  vast,  the  boundless  treasure 
Of  thy  free,  unchanging  love ! 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 


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4  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love : 
Here's  my  heart ;  oh,  take  and  seal  it — 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above ! 


132.  The  Inner  Cahn.  C.  M. 

1  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  ealm : 

Let  thine  outstretched  wing 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm 
Beside  her  desert  spring. 

2  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet, — 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude, 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street, — 

3  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health, 

Calm  in  the  hour  of  pain, 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 
Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain, — 

4  Calm  in  the  suiFerance  of  w^rong. 

Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame. 
Calm  mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng, 
Who  hate  thy  holy  name. 

5  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm, 

Soft  resting  on  thy  breast ; 
Soothe  me  w4th  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 
15* 


86  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

V 

133.  ''  I  press  toward  the  mark!'^    10s,  lis  &  12s. 

1  Breast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is  strongest ; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian,  when  night  is  longest ; 
Onward  and  onward  still  be  thine  endeavor ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth,  endureth  for  ever. 

''1  Fight  the  light.  Christian,  Jesos  is  o'er  thee ; 
Run  the  race,  Christian,  heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  who  hath  promised  faltereth  never ; 
Oh,  trust  in  the  love  that  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Lift  the  eye.  Christian,  just  as  it  closeth  ; 
Raise  the  heart.  Christian,  ere  it  reposeth : 
]^othing  thy  soul  from  the  Saviour  shall  sever ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  mount  upward  to  praise  him  for  ever. 


134.  "  Oh^for  a  lowly ^  contrite  heart  P^  C.  M. 

1  Oh  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God ! 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free ; 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me ; — 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  dear  Redeemer's  throne ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone ! 

3  Oh,  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within ! 

4  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart — 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LU^E.  S7 


135.  Stahat  mater.  P.  M. 

1  Jews  were  wrought  to  cruel  madness, 
Christians  fled  in  fear  and  sadness, 

Mary  stood  the  cross  beside. 

2  At  its  foot  her  foot  she  planted, 
By  the  dreadful  scene  undaunted, 

Till  the  gentle  sufferer  died. 

3  Poets  oft  have  sung  her  story ; 
Painters  decked  her  brow  with  glory ; 

Priests  her  name  have  deified ; 

4  But  no  worshijD,  song,  or  glory. 
Touches  like  that  simple  story ,- 

"  Mary  stood  the  cross  beside." 

5  And  when  under  fierce  023pression 
Goodness  sufi'ers  like  transgression, 

Christ  again  is  crucified. 

6  But  if  love  be  there,  true-hearted. 
By  no  grief  or  terror  parted, 

Mary  stands  the  cross  beside. 


136.  Thanks  for  all  Saints.  S.  M. 

1  Foe  all  thy^saints,  O  God, 

Who  strove  in  Christ  to  live. 
Who  followed  him,  obeyed,  adored. 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  all  thy  saints,  O  God, 

Accept  our  thankful  crj^, 
Who  counted  Christ  tlieii-  great  reward. 
And  yearned  for  him  tu  die. 


88  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3  They  all,  in  life  and  death, 

With  him,  their  Lord,  in  view, 
Learned  from  thy  Holy  Spirit's  breath 
To  suffer  and  to  do. 

4  For  this,  thy  [N'ame  we  bless, 

And  humbly  pray  that  we 
May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
And  live  and  die  in  thee. 


137.         ''^  Is  it  such  a  fast  that  I  have  chosen  T^       CM. 

1  Do  I  delight  in  sorrow's  dress 

(Saith  he  who  reigns  above) ; 
The  hanging  head  and  rueful  look. 
Will  they  attract  my  love  ? 

2  Let  such  as  feel  oppression's  load 

Thy  tender  pity  share; 
And  let  the  helpless,  homeless  poor 
Be  thy  peculiar  care. 

3  Go,  bid  the  hungry  orphan  be 

With  thy  abundance  blest ; 
Invite  the  wanderer  to  thy  gate. 
And  spread  the  couch  of  rest. 

4  Let  him  wdio  pines  with  piercing  cold 

By  thee  be  warmed  and  clad ; 
Be  thine  the  blissful  task  to  make 
The  downcast  mourner  glad. 

5  Then,  bright  as  morning  shall  come  forth, 

Li  peace  and  joy,  thy  days ; 

And  glory  from  the  Lord  above 

Shall  shine  on  all  thy  ways. 


THE   CllKISTIAN  LIFE.  89 


J3g^  "J.ZZ  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  clap       n    Xr  p 

their  hands' 

1  When  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

Flow  joyfully  along  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

AYitli  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ? 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  hymn  around. 
All  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound ! 


139.  The  Mother's  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  LoKD,  who  ordainest  for  mankind. 

Benignant  toils  and  tender  cares, 
We  thank  thee  for  the  ties  that  bind 
The  mother  to  the  child  she  bears. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  the  hopes  that  rise 

Within  her  heart,  as,  day  by  day. 
The  dawning  soul  from  those  young  eyes 
Looks  with  a  clearer,  steadier  ray. 

3  And,  grateful  for  the  blessing  given. 

With  that  dear  infant  on  her  knee. 
She  trains  the  eye  to  look  to  heaven. 
The  voice  to  lisp  a  prayer  to  thee. 


90  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Sucli  thanks  the  blessed  Mary  gave, 

When  from  her  lap  the  Holy  Child, 
Sent  from  above  to  seek  and  save 
The  lost  of  earth,  looked  up  and  smiled. 

5  All-gracious !  grant  to  those  who  bear 

A  mother's  charge,  the  strength  and  liglit 
To  guide  the  feet  that  own  their  care 
In  ways  of  Love  and  Truth  and  Right. 


140.  Children  and  Congregation.  6s  &  8s. 

CHILDREN. 

1  Come  let  our  voices  join 

In  one  glad  song  of  praise ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love. 

Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise : 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs  ; 
Ilis  love  demands  your  earliest  songs. 

CHILDREN. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine ; 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love, 
And  brightest  glories  shine : 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

CHILDREN. 

3  Within  these  hallowed  walls, 

Our  wandering  feet  are  brought ; 
Wliere  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heav  enly  trutlLS  are  taught : 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  91 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring ; 
Here  in  his  cliurcli  his  praises  sing. 

CHILDREN, 

For  blessings  such  as  these, 

Our  gratitude  receive ; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 

'Tis  all  that  we  can  give: 

CONGREGATION. 

Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs ; 
To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs. 

BOTH. 

Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 

Be  crowned  with  meet  success ; 
May  thousands  yet  unborn 

This  institution  bless : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 


141.  The  true  use  of  Ifusic.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing — 

Us  whom  his  mercy  raises  ? 
Merry  our  hearts,  for  Christ  is  king ; 

Cheerful  are  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  his  love  doth  once  partake, 

He  evermore  rejoices; 
Melody  in  all  our  hearts  we  make, 

Melody  with  our  voices. 

2  He  that  a  sprinkled  conscience  hath — 

He  that  in  God  is  merry. 
Let  him  sing  psalms,  tlie  Spirit  saith, 
Joyful,  and  never  w^eary  ; 


92  IMMORTALITY 

Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 
Hearty  and  never  ceasiiis: ; 

Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 
Honor,  and  thanks,  and  blessing. 

3  Then  let  ns  in  his  praises  join. 

Triumph  in  his  salvation  ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration. 
Heaven  already  is  begun — 

Opened  in  each  believer ; 
Only  believe,  and  still  sing  on, 

Heaven  is  ours  for  ever. 


IMMORTALITY. 

142.     "  Abide  with  us^for  it  is  toward  evening T    8s  &  Ts. 

1  Takry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour ! 

For  the  day  is  passing  by  ; 
See !  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  sliadows. 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west. 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 

3  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying. 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  thee  ; 
Tarry  Avith  me  through  tlie  darkness ; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

4  Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour ! 

Lay  my  head  uj^on  tliy  breast 
Till  the  morning  ;  then  awake  me — 
Morning:  of  eternal  rest ! 


IMMOPwTAUTY.  93 


143.       "  W'eep  not :  she  is  not  dead,  hut  sleepet/i.^'   Ss  &  7s. 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze; 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  l)e  thy  silent  slumber — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number; 
Thou  no  more  our  sono:s  shalt  know 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us ; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us. 
He  can  all  our  sorroAvs  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled  ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed  ! 


144.  Requiem  of  Heroes. 

1  How  sleep  the  brave,  who  sink  to  rest. 
By  all  their  country's  wishes  blessed ! 
When  Spring,  with  dewy  fingers  cold, 
Returns  to  deck  their  hallowed  mould, 
She  there  shall  dress  a  sweeter  sod 
Than  Fancy's  feet  have  ever  trod. 

May  they  rest  in  jDeace, 
In  peace  for  ever  rest ! 

2  By  fairy  hands  tlieir  knell  is  rung; 
By  forms  unseen  tlieir  dirge  is  sung; 
There  Honor  comes,  a  pilgrim  gray, 
To  bless  the  turf  that  wra])s  tlieir  clay  ; 


04  .  IMMOPwTALITY. 

And  Freedom  sliall  awhile  repair, 
To  dwell  a  weeping  hermit  there ! 
May  they  rest  in  peace, 
In  peace  for  ever  rest ! 


145.         "  There  is  a  calm  for  those  wJio  weep^    8s  &  4s. 

1  There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 

A  rest  for  wearj  pilgrims  found  ; 
They  softly  lie,  and  sweetly  sleep. 
Low  in  the  ground. 

2  The  storm  that  racks  the  wintry  sky 

^o  more  disturbs  their  deep  repose 
Than  summer  evening's  latest  sigh. 
That  shuts  the  rose. 

3  I  long  to  lay  this  painful  head 

And  aching  heart  beneath  the  soil ; 
To  slumber,  in  that  dreamless  bed. 
From  all  my  toil. 

4  The  soul,  of  origin  divine, 

God's  glorious  image,  freed  from  clay. 
In  heaven's  eternal  sphere  shall  shine, 
A  star  of  day. 

5  The  sun  is  but  a  spark  of  lire, 

A  transient  meteor  in  the  sky ; 
The  soul,  immortal  as  its  Sire, 
Shall  never  die. 


146*       "  Thou  art  to  pass  over  Jordan  this  dayP   8s  ife  7s. 

1  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by. 
And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger. 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, — 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger  : 


IMMOllTALITY.  95 

For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Onr  friends  are  passing  over, 
And,  just  before,  the  sinning  shore 

We  may  ahnost  discover. 

2  Our  absent  King  the  watchword  gave, — 

"  Let  every  lamp  be  burning ;" 
We  look  afar  across  the  wave. 
Our  distant  home  discerning : 

For  now  we  stand,  &c. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold. 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow ; 
For  hope  will  sing  with  courage  bold, 
"  There's  glory  on  the  morrow  :" 
For  now  we  stand,  &c. 

4  Let  storms  of  woe  in  whirlwinds  rise. 

Each  cord  on  earth  to  sever, — 
There,  bright  and  joyous  in  the  skies — 
There  is  our  home  for  ever : 

For  now  we  stand,  &g. 


147.  "Dust  to  dust:'  C.  M. 

1  Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, 

Young  spirit,  rest  thee  now ! 
Even  while  with  us  thy  footsteps  trod, 
His  seal  was  on  thy  brow. 

2  Dust,  to  its  narrow  house  beneath ! 

Soul,  to  its  place  on  high  ! 
They  that  have  seen  thy  look  in  death, 
'No  more  may  fear  to  die. 

3  Lone  are  the  paths,  and  sad  the  bowers, 

Whence  thy  meek  smile  is  gone ; 
But,  oh  !  a  brighter  home  than  ours, 
In  heaven,  is  now  thine  own. 


QQ  IMMORTALITY. 


148.  Nunc  diraittis.  7s, 

1  'Tis  enougli — the  lioiir  is  coine  ; 
Now  witliin  tlie  silent  tomb 
Let  this  mortal  frame  decay, 
Mingled  with  its  kindred  clay. 

2  Since  thy  mercies,  oft  of  old 
By  thy  chosen  seers  foretold. 
Faithful  now  and  steadfast  prove, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  lov^e. 

3  Since  at  length,  my  aged  eye 
Sees  the  day-spring  from  on  high  ; 
Sun  of  righteousness,  to  thee, 

Lo  !  the  nations  bow  the  knee. 

4  And  the  realms  of  distant  kings 
Own  the  healing  of  thy  wings. 
Those  wliom  death  had  overspread 
With  his  dark  and  dreary  shade, 

5  Lift  their  eyes,  and  from  afar 
Hail  the  light  of  Jacob's  star. 
Waiting  till  the  promised  ray 
Turn  their  darkness  into  day. 

6  See  the  beam  intensely  shed. 
Shine  o'er  Zion's  favored  head  ; 
Never  may  they  hence  remove, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love. 

149.  "  We  will  not  deplore  thee:'  12s. 

1  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the  tomb ; 
The  Saviour  hath  passed  through  its  portals  before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through  the 
gloom. 


IMMORTALITY.  97 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  tlie  grave !  we  no  longer  beliold  thee, 
'Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  tliy  side  ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  for  the  Sinless  hatli  died. 

.3  Tliou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  and,  its  mansion  forsaking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long : 
But  the  sunshine  of  glory  beamed  bright  on  thy  waking, 
And  full  on  thine  ear  burst  the  seraphim's  song. 

4  Tliou  art  gone  to  the  grave!  but  we  will  not  deplore 
thee. 
Since  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian,  and  Guide: 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore  thee ; 
And  death  has  no  sting,  for  the  Saviour  hath  died. 


150.  EterniiAj.  L.  M. 

1  Eteknitt — eternity  ! 

O  bright,  O  blest  eternity ! 
Which  Jesus  hath  obtained  for  those 
Who  seek  in  liim  their  sure  repose ; 
A  little  while  they  suffer  here, 
But  lo  !  eternity  is  near : 
Eternity — eternity ! 

2  Eternity — eternity  ! 

Soon  shall  these  eyes  thy  wonders  see ; 
Oh,  may  I  now  the  world  despise. 
And  upward  raise  my  thankful  eyes. 
And  seek  the  joys  tliat  shall  abide. 
From  sin  and  sorrow  purified : 
O  bright,  O  blest  eternity ! 

3  Eternity — eternity  ! 
Prepare  me  for  eternity ; 

Now  grant  me.  Lord,  thy  humble  mind, 
To  all  my  Father's  will  resigned ; 


98  miscella;neous. 

Now  give  me  faith  that  rests  on  thee ; 
Lord  !  in  thy  love,  remember  me. 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 


151.         ^^Are  they  not  all  ministering  spirits  V       P.  M. 

1  How  cheering  the  thought,  that  the  spirits  in  bliss 
Will  bow  their  bright  wings  to  a  world  snch  as  this ; 
Will  leave  the  sweet  joys  of  the  mansions  above, 

To  breathe  o'er  onr  bosoms  some  message  of  love. 

2  They  come,  on  the  wings  of  the  morning  they  come, 
Impatient  to  lead  some  poor  wanderer  home, 
Some  pilgrim  to  snatch  from  this  stormy  abode, 
And  lay  him  to  rest  in  the  arnis  of  his  God. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


152.  The  Seasons.  7s  &  6s. 

1  When  Spring  unlocks  the  flowers. 

To  paint  the  laughing  soil ; 
When  Summer's  balmy  showers 

Refresh  the  mower's  toil ; 
When  winter  binds  in  frosty  chains 

The  fallow  and  the  flood. 
In  God  the  earth  rejoiceth  still. 

And  owns  his  Maker  good. 

2  The  birds  that  w^ake  the  morning, 

And  those  that  love  the  shade ; 
The  winds  that  sweep  the  mountain, 

Or  lull  the  drowsy  glade ; 
The  sun  that  from  his  amber  bower, 

Rejoiceth  in  his  way, 


MISCELLANEOUS.  99 

The  moon  and  stars  tlieir  Maker's  name 
In  silent  pomp  display. 

Shall  man,  the  lord  of  nature, 

Expectant  of  the  sky, 
Shall  man  alone  unthankful. 

His  little  praise  deny? 
'No,  let  the  year  forsake  his  course. 

The  seasons  cease  to  be, 
Thee,  Father,  must  we  always  love. 

Creator,  honor  thee. 

The  flowers  of  spring  may  wither. 

The  hope  of  summer  fade. 
The  autumn  droop  in  winter, 


The  birds  forsake  the  shade, 


The  winds  be  lulled,  the  sun  and  moon 

Forget  tlieir  old  decree. 
But  we,  in  nature's  latest  hour, 

O  Lord,  will  cling  to  thee. 

153.  Miriamh  Song. 

1  Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea — 
Jehovah  has  triumphed,  his  people  are  free. 
Sing,  for  the  pride  of  the  tyrant  is  broken. 

His  chariot,  his  horsemen,  all  splendid  and  brave. 
How  vain  was  their  boasting,  the  Lord  hath  but  spoken, 

And  chariots  and  horsemen  are  sunk  in  the  wave ! 
Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea, 
Jehovah  has  triumphed,  his  people  are  free. 

2  Praise  for  the  victory,  praise  to  the  Lord, 

His  word  was  our  arrow,  his  breath  was  our  sword ! 
Who  shall  return  to  tell  Egypt  the  story. 

Of  those  she  sent  forth  in  the  hour  of  her  pride? 
The  Lord  hath  looked  out  from  his  pillar  of  glory, 

And  all  her  brave  thousands  are  dashed  in  the  tide. 
Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea, 
Jehovah  has  triumphed,  his  people  are  free. 


100  MISCELLANEOUS. 


154  ^^Save  thy  jpeople^  and  hless  thine 

inheritance:'  ^^  ^  ^^' 

1  From  foes  that  would  the  land  devour ; 
From  guilty  pride,  aud  lust  of  power ; 
From  wild  sedition's  lawless  hour ; 

From  yoke  of  slavery  ; 
From  blinded  zeal,  by  faction  led ; 
From  giddy  change,  by  fanc}^  bred ; 
From  poisoned  error's  serpent  head, 

Good  Lord,  preserve  us  free ! 

2  Defend,  O  God,  with  guardian  hand. 
The  laws  and  rulers  of  our  land. 

And  grant  thy  churches  grace  to  stand 

In  faith  and  unity  ! 
Thy  Spirit's  help  of  thee  we  crave,    , 
That  thy  Messiah,  sent  to  save, 
Returning  to  the  world,  might  have 

A  people  serving  thee ! 


155»  "''So  didst  thou  lead  thy  jpeo^leP  L.  M. 

1  O  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand, 

Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea ; 
And  when  they  trod  the  wintery  strand. 

With  prayer  and  psalm  they  worshij)ped  thee. 

2  Thou  heard'st,  well  pleased,  the  song,  the  prayer : 

Thy  blessing  came ;  and  still  its  power 
Shall  onward  through  all  ages  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

3  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 

Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves ; 
And  where  their  pilgrim  feet  have  trod. 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  101 

4  And  liere  tliy  name,  O  God  of  love, 
Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  no  more. 


156.  "-God  save  the  State P'  6s  &  4s. 

1  God  bless  onr  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Throngh  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave. 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 
Bj  thy  great  might. 

:3  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  niHi, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  wo  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


lory, 


157.  God  and  our  Country. 

1  Flag  of  the  heroes  who  left  us  their  gl< 

Borne  through  their  battle-fields'  thunder  and  flame. 
Blazoned  in  song  and  illumined  in  story, 
Wave  o'er  us  all  who  inherit  their  fame ! 
Up  with  our  banner  bright. 
Sprinkled  Avith  starry  light ; 
Spread  its  fair  emblems  from  mountain  to  shore; 
While,  through  the  sounding  sky, 
Loud  rings  the  Nation's  cry — 
Union  and  Liberty  !  one  evermore  ! 
10 


102  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Lord  of  the  Universe !  sliield  us  and  guide  us. 
Trusting  tliee  always,  througli  sliadow  and  sun. 
Thou  hast  united  us;  who  shall  divide  us? 
Keep  us,  oh !  keep  us,  the  many  in  one. 
Up  with  our  banner  bright,  &c. 

158.  ^^y  Coimtry^  His  of  thee.  6s  &  4s, 

1  My  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty. 

Of  thee  I  sing ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died. 
Land  of  the  Pilgrims'  pride. 
From  every  mountain's  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country  !  thee. 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills ; 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills. 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills. 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees. 

Sweet  freedom's  song ; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake. 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break. 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee 
Author  of  liberty ! 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God  our  King ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  103 


159.  The  Progress  of  Freedom.  P.  M 

1  Oppression  shall  not  always  reign  ; 

There  conies  a  brighter  day, 
"When  freedom,  bnrst  from  every  chain, 

Shall  have  triumphant  way. 
Then  right  shall  over  miglit  prevail, 
And  truth,  like  hero  armed  in  mail, 
The  hosts  of  tyrant  wrong  assail, 

And  hold  eternal  sway. 

2  What  voice  shall  hid  the  progress  stay 

Of  truth's  victorious  car  ? 
What  arm  arrest  the  growing  day. 

Or  quench  the  solar  star  ? 
What  reckless  soul,  though  stout  and  strong. 
Shall  dare  bring  back  the  ancient  wrong, 
Oppression's  guilty  night  prolong. 

And  freedom's  morning  bar  ? 

3  The  hour  of  triumph  comes  apace. 

The  fated,  promised  hour. 
When  earth  upon  a  ransomed  race 

Her  bounteous  gifts  shall  shower. 
Ring,  Liberty,  thy  glorious  bell ! 
Bid  high  thy  sacred  banner  swell! 
Let  trump  on  trump  the  triumph  tell 

Of  Heaven's  redeeming  power. 


Doxology.  L.  M. 

IikTMORTAL  praise  to  God  be  given, 
By  all  in  earth  and  all  in  heaven ; 
The  First,  the  Last,  who  reigns  alone, 
And  fills  an  undivided  throne. 


.104  MISCELLANEOUS. 


Doxology.  C.  M. 

1  Thou  art  the  First,  and  tliou  the  Last, 

Time  centres  all  in  thee, 
The  Almighty  God  who  was  and  is. 
And  evermore  shall  be. 

2  To  thee  let  every  tongne  be  praise, 

And  every  heart  be  love, 
All  grateful  honors  paid  on  earth, 
And  nobler  song's  above. 


APPENDIX. 


The  Venite,  &c.,  winch  follow,  with  the  corresponding  versified 
Hymns,  are  appended  for  the  convenience  of  any  Churches  who  are 
accustomed,  or  may  please,  to  nse  Chanting  at  Morning  Service. 


Each  Chant  is  designed  to  he  closed  tcith  this  Doxology ; 

NOW  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God  ; 
Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus    Christ,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Or  the  Gloria  Patri^  tht(s : 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  Almighty  God,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  w^ithout  end.     Amen. 

I. 

Yenite,  exultemus  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heart- 
ily rejoice  in  the  sti'ength  of  our  salvation. 
Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiv- 
ing;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 


106  MORNING  CHANTS. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth ;  and 
the  strenofth  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  and  his  hands 
prepared  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God  ;  and  we  ai'e  the 
people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness; 
let  the  whole  eai'th  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  conieth  to  judge  the  earth  ; 
and  with  righteousness  to  jndge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  his  truth. 

Or  this  Hymn  : 
PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  L.  M. 

OCOME,  loud  anthems  let  us  smg, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  I'aise, 
When  our  salvation's  rock  we  j>raise. 

Lito  his  presence  let  us  haste. 
To  thank  him  for  his  fiivors  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 
The  praise  that  to  his  Name  belongs. 

The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand. 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command  ; 
The  strength  of  hills,  that  threat  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss 

By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his ; 


MORNING  0LIANT8.  107 

'Tis  moved  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  formed  and  fixed  the  solid  land. 

O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoi-ation  there ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fcill. 

II. 
Jiobilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands :  serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  pres- 
ence with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  it  is  he  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his 
2:)eople,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  courts  with  praise ;  be  thankful  unto 
him,  and  speak  good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlast- 
ing; and  his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  gen- 
eration. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

SACRED  JOY.  lis  &  8s. 

BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 
O  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth. 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  liuler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people — his  sceptre  we  own ; 

His  slieep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 


108  MORNING  CHANTS. 

Oh  !  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 
Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim; 

His  praise  in  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  Name. 

For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 
And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 

His  mercy  and  ti'uth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity -stand. 

III. 

Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto 
me,  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  Grod,  above  the  heavens,  and 
let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed ;  I 
will  "sing,  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  lute  and  harp;  I 
myself  will  awake  right  early. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the 
people,  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and 
let  thy  gloiy  be  above  all  the  earth. 

Or  this  Hymn  : 
PRAISE  FOR  PROTECTION.  L.  M. 

Y  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love  and  gi'ace  unknown  ; 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings. 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 


M 


MORNING  CHANTS.  109 

Up  to  tlie  heavens  I  send  my  ciy; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 

He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening:  storm. 

My  heart  is  fixed ;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  Name ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  j)raise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell  ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

lY. 

Benedictus. 

LESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  he 
hath  visited  and  redeemed  his  people ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in 
the  house  of  his  servant  David ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  Prophets, 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

To  perfoi'm  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fore- 
fathers, and  to  remember  his  holy  covenant; 

To  perform  the  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  fore- 
father Abraham,  that  he  would  give  us ; 


B 


110  MORNING  CHANTS. 

That  we  l)eiiig  delivered  out  of  the  baud  of  our 
enemies,  might  serve  him  without  fear ; 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  him  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

Or  this  Hymn: 
MERCY  OF  GOD.  S.  M. 

RAISE  your  triumphal  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune ; 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done : 

Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race 

From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  His  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

Lord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  Thou  hast  brought, 

And  love  and  praise  thy  Name. 

Y. 

LcetaUis  sum. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 
O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem ;  they  shall 
prosper  that  love  thee. 


MORNING  CHANTS.  Ill 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness 
within  thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sake,  I  will 
wish  thee  prosperity. 

Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
I  will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
THE  CITY  OF  GOD.  8s  &  7s. 

BLESSED  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
Vision  dear,  whence  peace  doth  spring; 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  highest  King ; 
O  how  glorious  are  the  praises 
Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing  ! 

To  this  temple,  where  we  call  thee, 
Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day ! 

With  thy  wonted  loving- kindness, 
Hear  thy  people  as  they  pray ; 

And  thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  for  aye. 

Here  vouchsafe  to  all  thy  servants 

That  they  supplicate  to  gain ; 
Here  to  have  and  hold  for  ever 

Those  good  things  their  pray'rs  obtain ; 
And  hereafter  in  thy  glory 

With  thy  blessed  ones  to  reign. 

The  Gloria  iu  Excelsis  and  Te  Deuiii  will  he  found  v)hen 
desired  for  Moryiing  use^  at  pp.  2-1:  and  28  respectively., 
of  the  Vespers. 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


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Again,  as  evening's  shadow  falls .Prudentim— Longfellow'* s  Vespers.  9 

A  holy  air  is  breathing  round Longfellow'' s  Coll.  66 

All  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! Duncan.  58 

Angel,  roll  the  stone  away J.  Scott.  61 

As  the  harp-strings  only  render Adam  St.  Victor.  73 

At  midnight  bursts  the  cry Ajnhrosian  Hymn.  74 

At  the  cross  her  station  keeping Stabat  Mater — Caswall.  44 

Awake,  thou  wintry  earth Thos.  Blackburn.  56 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake Cotterill.  3 

Behold  the  western  evening  light ! W.  B.  0.  Peabody.  11 

Be  near  us,  O  Father  !  through  night's  silent  hour Breviary.  7 

Breast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is  strongest StaugMon.  86 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Heber.  40 

Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm Bonar.  85 

Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God Ilemans.  95 

Children  of  God  lack  nothing Newton.  27 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire Wesley.  47 

Come,  let  our  voices  join PratVs  Coll.  90 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing Robinson.  84 

Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark Beard's  Coll.  78 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness  ! FitzgeraWs  Coll.  50 

Depart  awhile,  each  thought  of  care Lyra  Catliolica.  12 

Do  I  delight  in  sorrow's  dress Morrison.  88 

Eternity— Eternity  ! Wulffer.  97 

Fading,  still  fading,  the  last  beam  is  shining Longfellow's  Coll.  5 

Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life Anna  L.  Waring.  23 

Father  supreme  !  tho«  high  and  holy  One Longfellow's  Coll.  6 

Father,  we  look  up  to  thee Wesleyan.  31 

Flag  of  the  heroes  who  left  us  their  glory 0.  W.  Holmes.  101 

For  all  thy  samts,  O  God Ancient  Hymns.  87 

From  foes  that  would  the  land  devour Heber.  100 

From  God,  thou  Holy  Ghost Montgomery.  48 

Gently,  Lord  !  oh,  gently  lead  us Hastings.  26 

Glorious  God,  we  come  to  bless  tliee 17 

God  bless  our  native  laud J.  S.  Dwigld.  101 


TABLE  OF  FIRST   LINES. 


God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens Bowring.  25 

God  is  my  strong  salvation Montgomery.  2f) 

God  named  Love,  whose  fount  thou  art Mrs.  Browning.  71 

Great  Author  of  my  being Wesleij.  82 

Great  God  !  tlie  followers  of  tliy  Son //.  Wai-e,  Jr.  30 

Guide  me,  O  tliou  great  Jehovah Oliver.  35 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery.  41 

Hallelujah  !  raise,  oh,  raise (Jonder.  22 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing Episcopal  Gull.  51 

Hark  !  the  song  of  Jubilee  ! Montgomery.  68 

Hark  !  the  vesper  hymn  is  stealing 4 

Hark  !  through  the  courts  of  heaven Sahhath  Hymn  Boole.  81 

Hath  not  thy  heart  within  thee  burned Buljinch.  42 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! Longfellow^ s  Coll.  38 

Hear  us,  heavenly  Father,  hear  us  ! Longfelknv' s  Ve><jpers.  9 

Heralds  of  creation  !  cry Montgomery.  39 

Here  in  the  broken  bread Furness.  56 

Her  eyes  are  homes  of  silent  prayer A.  Tennyson.  81 

Holiest  !  breathe  an  evening  blessing Edmeston.  8 

Holy  Ghost,  the  Infinite  ! Sabbath  Hymn  Bool'.  49 

Holy  Ghost !  with  light  divine Beed.  46 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light F/-oni  King  Robert — Caswall.  47 

Holy  Spirit ;  Love  Divine "sabbath  Hymn  Booh.  63 

How  cheering  tlie  thought,  that  the  spirits  in  bliss Cunningliam.  98 

How  sleep  the  brave,  who  sink  to  rest Collins.  93 

I  love  my  God,  but  with  no  love  of  mine Mad.  G-uyon.  79 

In  heavenly  love  abiding Sabbath  Hymn  Boole.  83 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  we  glory Boivring.  60 

Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour Mrs.  Gilman.  73 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear E.  H.  Sears.  42 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul C.  Wesley.  43 

Jesus,  the  strength  of  angels  strong St.  Bernard.  71 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee St.  Bernard.  44 

Jews  were  wrought  to  cruel  madness W.  J.  Fox.  87 

Lift  up  your  hearts  !     Yes,  I  will  lift Lyra  Catholica.  36 

Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high H.  Wa7'e,  Jr.  61 

Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire  ! G.  Wesley.  29 

Lord,  have  mercy  when  we  pray Milmaa.  32 

Lord  of  all  being  throned  afar O.  W.  Holmes.  22 

Lord  of  eternal  purity  ! Caswall.  20 

Lord,  with  fervor  I  would  praise  thee Episcopal  Coll.  34 

Lord,  who  ordainest  for  mankind Original  here — ■  W.  G.  Bryant.  89 

Lowly  and  solemn  be Mrs.  Hemans.  75 

Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy 77 

Mighty  One,  before  whose  face W.  G.  Bryant.  68 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee S.  F.  Smith.  102 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  94 

My  soul  doth  long  for  thee Brydges.  77 


TABLE   OF  FIRST  LINES. 

PAOE 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee S.F.Adams.  10 

No  war  or  battle's  sound Di\  Gardiner  from  Milton.  50 

Now  that  tlie  sun  is  beaming  bright Ambrose.  1 

Now,  when  the  dusky  shades  of  night  retreating Ancient.  1 

0  Ahniglity  God  of  love IVesIej/an.  27 

O  blest  Creator  of  the  light A7nbrosian. — Longfellow's  Vespers.  10 

O  bread  to  pilgrims  given Thos.  Aquinas.  65 

O  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand L.  Bacon.  100 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed,  'tis  bent Cudworth.  57 

O  God,  whose  dread  and  dazzling  brow W.  0.  Bryant.  36 

Oh  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God ! Wesleyan.  86 

01],  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge.  80 

Oh,  what  though  our  feet  may  not  tread  where  Christ  trod Whitlier,  53 

Oh,  worship  the  King  all  glorious  above Grant.  24 

O  Love  Divine,  that  stooped  to  share 0.  W.  Holmes.  18 

Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear Methodid  Coll.  32 

Oppression  shall  not  always  reign H.   IVare,  Jr.  103 

0,  richly,  Father,  have  I  been W.  Id.  Furness.  28 

O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded  ! Paul  Gerhard.  55 

O  thou  great  Friend  to  all  the  sons  of  men Theodore  Parker.  53 

O  thou  pure  Light  of  souls  that  love Ambrosia?}.  15 

O  Thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time J.  Pierpont.  33 

O  Thou  whose  power  stupendous Italian.  29 

Out  of  the  depths  of  woe Montgomery.  76 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 75 

People  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  67 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine S.  F.  Smith.  66 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! Milman.  54 

Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep Mrs.  Willard.  14 

Kock  of  Ages  I  cleft  for  me Toplady.  53 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding Episcopal  Coll.  64 

See,  daylight  is  fading  o'er  earth  and  o'er  ocean Ileher.  14 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing Episcopal  Coll.  58 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely S.  F.  Smith.  93 

Slowly,  by  God's  hand  unfurled Furness.  8 

Smile  praises,  O  sky Mediaeval  Hymn.  19 

Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea Thos.  Moore.  99 

Sovereign  and  transforming  grace F.  H.  Hedge.  69 

Spirit  divine  !  attend  our  prayer Beed.  45 

Strike  the  cymbal,  roll  the  timbrel Rohr''s  Coll.  59 

Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve Edmeston.  5 

Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour  ! Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  92 

The  Apostles  on  the  mountain  stand Venerable  Bede.  62 

The  day  expires  ! FreyUnghansen.  15 

Thee  in  the  hymns  of  morn  we  prais^e Breviary.  15 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord ! Ancient.  24 

The  mellow  eve  is  gliding Sacred  Songs.  13 

The  night  is  come,  wherein  at  last  we  rest Bohemian  Brethren.  18 


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The  praying  spirit  breathe Methodist  Coll.  34 

There  is  a  cahn  for  those  who  weep Montgomery.  94 

The  spirits  of  the  loved  and  the  departed Longfellow's  Coll.  7 

The  snn  is  set.     1  mark  the  stars  as  gleaming,  one  by  one. .  .Buhop  Mant.  21 

They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace Hymns  of  the  Ages.  30 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  !  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee IJeher.  S6 

Thou  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light Thos.  Moore.  3S 

Tliou  Briglitness  of  the  Father's  ray From  Ambrose,  by  JVeale. 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  79 

Thou  whose  almighty  word Marriott.  70 

Through  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  83 

'Tis  enough,  the  hour  is  come Merrick.  96 

'Tis  Nature's  time  for  prayer Hymns  of  the  Ages.  1 6 

To  Ilim  who  children  blest Disciples'  H.  Book.  64 

To  tliee,  0  God  in  heaven Disciples''  H.  Book.  64 

To  thine  eternal  arms,  O  God T.  W.  Higginson.  72 

Up  !  up !  the  day  is  breaking Paul  GerTiard.  73 

When  first  the  Spirit  of  our  God Kehle.  63 

When  1  am  weak,  I'm  strong N.  L.  Frothingham.  72 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain H.'K.  White.  52 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing PratVs  Coll.  89 

When  Spring  unlocks  the  liowers Heber.  98 

When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Sir  R.  Grant.  3 

When  the  sun  gloriously  comes  forth  from  the  ocean 4 

While  thou,  0  my  God,  art  my  help  and  defender W.  Young.  87 

While  we  here  remember  thee J.  Pierpont.  67 

Who  hath  a  riglit  like  us  to  sing Wesley.  91 

With  silence  only  as  their  benediction J.  G.  Wkittier.  33 


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